Virginia Democratic AG Candidate Faces Backlash Over Disturbing Texts
TL;DR
A Democratic candidate in Virginia faces controversy over 'abhorrent' texts, with some condemning the messages and others, like Jones, apologizing but refusing to withdraw from the race, amid ongoing concerns about political violence and discourse.
- Democratic candidate’s ‘abhorrent’ texts threaten to shake up bellwether Virginia elections Politico
- Virginia AG candidate once referenced putting ‘two bullets to the head’ of GOP leader, texts show Fox News
- Virginia’s Democratic nominee for attorney general facing pressure over resurfaced text messages CNN
- Dem AG Nominee Jay Jones Fantasized About Shooting Former Virginia GOP Speaker: ‘He Receives Both Bullets’ National Review
- Democratic candidate for Virginia AG faces firestorm after disturbing texts leak The Hill
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