Democrats Stand by Jay Jones Despite Threatening to Kill GOP Legislator and His Kids

Virginia Democrats are standing by their nominee for attorney general, Jay Jones, even after revelations that he fantasized in text messages about shooting a Republican lawmaker and wishing harm on the politician’s children.The disturbing messages, sent in August 2022 to former Republican Del. Carrie Coyner, surfaced amid Jones’ bid to unseat incumbent pro-life Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares in the 2025 election, with early voting underway as of September 19.Jones, a forme