Virginia Democrats face turmoil over Jay Jones's controversial texts
TL;DR
Virginia Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones is embroiled in a scandal over controversial texts suggesting violence, causing a political crisis for Democrats just weeks before the election. While some Democrats condemn his comments, none have called for him to step down, whereas Republicans are demanding his withdrawal and launching attack ads, potentially impacting the statewide race.
- Jay Jones scandal throws Virginia Democrats into crisis Axios
- Did Jones really imagine that his malignant texts to a GOP delegate would remain confidential? Virginia Mercury
- Alexander Vindman’s congressman brother leads off Dems boosting Jay Jones after texts: 'Send a message' Fox News
- Virginia Democratic AG nominee's violent texts shake up the closing weeks of the state's race for governor NBC News
- Virginia Democrats criticize AG candidate Jay Jones for violent texts but aren’t demanding he quit race CNN
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