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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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