Will text message scandal derail Democratic success in Virginia election?

Jones text scandal reshapes Virginia’s attorney general race — and tests Spanberger’s ticket

Jay Jones, a former state delegate from Norfolk, announced his renewed bid for attorney general during a gathering at the Maggie L. Walker Memorial Plaza in Richmond Tuesday. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury)When Virginia’s two attorney general candidates are set to meet Thursday at the University of Richmond for what is expected to be their only debate before Election Day, the focus will almost certainly fall on one thing — the scandal…

What Would it Take for Democrats to Withdraw Support from Jay Jones?

Virginia Democratic Attorney General candidate Jay Jones has shocked and outraged both Virginia and the nation after it became public that he sent heinous messages declaring he wanted a Republican colleague murdered while further wishing death on his...

The Unconscionable Loss of Conscience for VA Democrats

In 2019, Virginia Democrats denounced Gov. Ralph Northam. But when it comes to Jay Jones, they appear to have a loss of conscience.

Will text message scandal derail Democratic success in Virginia election?

Virginia’s election is only a few weeks away and the race for attorney general is drawing attention following the discovery of text messages sent in 2022 by Democratic nominee Jay Jones. In the messages, which recently resurfaced, Jones described a hypothetical scenario in which he would kill then-Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert. The messages were sent to Republican House of Delegates candidate Carrie Coyner. At the time, Jones wrote: Three…

Spanberger Lashes Herself to the Democratic Anchor, Jay Jones

Virginia candidate Abigail Spanberger defends Jay Jones amidst controversy over his violent text messages.

Bar Complaints Pile Up Against Jay Jones Over Violent Texts Against GOP Lawmakers

Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones (D.) should be stripped of his license to practice law, a government watchdog group charged in a complaint Tuesday with the Virginia State Bar (VSB), the third such petition filed since the release of text messages showing Jones fantasizing about killing a GOP lawmaker and wishing for the death of that lawmaker’s child.The post Bar Complaints Pile Up Against Jay Jones Over Violent Texts Against GOP L…