Virginia AG Candidate Faces Backlash Over Violent Texts About Political Opponent
TL;DR
Virginia Democratic nominee for attorney general, Jay Jones, faced backlash after resurfaced texts in which he hypothetically discussed shooting a Republican opponent, leading to calls for him to withdraw from the race amid a tense political climate ahead of key state elections.
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- Youngkin says Democrat AG candidate Jay Jones must 'step away in disgrace’ over texts about former GOP leader Fox News
- Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones under fire over resurfaced text messages suggesting Republican should get "bullets to the head" NBC News
- Dem AG Nominee Jay Jones Fantasized About Shooting Former Virginia GOP Speaker: ‘He Receives Both Bullets’ National Review
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