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Inexcusable but Not Disqualifying

CNN reports that top Virginia Democrats have criticized attorney general nominee Jay Jones over text messages suggesting a colleague be shot.

Top Virginia Democrats have sharply criticized attorney general nominee Jay Jones but are stopping short of calling on him to leave the race after newly revealed text messages showed he suggested that a colleague be shot.

Gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger and lieutenant governor nominee Ghazala Hashmi, along with Virginia's two Democratic senators, called Jones' texts "inexcusable".

Despite the criticism, Democrats are not calling for Jones to withdraw from the race, sparking concerns about his suitability for the role of Attorney-General.

Author's summary: Jay Jones faces criticism over disturbing text messages.

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