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Pressure Mounts on Virginia AG Nominee Jay Jones After Violent 2022 Texts Surface
Jay Jones apologized for 2022 texts threatening violence against a Republican rival, facing bipartisan calls to quit amid a tight Virginia attorney general race, polls show him leading by 6 points.
- Virginia Attorney General nominee Jay Jones faces backlash after texts revealed he wished for violence against political opponents and their children.
- Jones denied the allegations but has previously expressed violent sentiments in conversations with others.
- Despite public backlash and apologies, many Democratic leaders have yet to call for Jones's resignation, indicating deep divisions within the party.
- Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares stated that Jones's comments disqualify him from serving as Attorney General and urged accountability.
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Virginia AG to Newsmax: ‘Floored’ by Jay Jones’ Texts
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares told Newsmax on Monday that he was "floored" by Democrat Attorney General candidate Jay Jones' text messages targeting a former Republican lawmaker, calling them disqualifying for anyone seeking to serve as the state's top law enforcement officer. On "Rob Schmitt Tonight," Miyares said the messages — in which Jones said he wanted to put "two bullets" in the head of then-House Speaker Todd Gilbert, a Republ…
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