Democrat Jay Jones text scandal

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Pressure grows on Virginia Democratic candidate to quit after violent text messages

Pressure is mounting on Virginia Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones to drop out of his race following leaked text messages in which he openly talks about violence directed toward former …

thehill.com

“Three people, two bullets,” Jones said in a text to House Delegate Carrie Coyner (R) about Gilbert.
“Gilbert, hitler, and pol pot,” Jones wrote. “Gilbert gets two bullets to the head.”

“Spoiler: put Gilbert in the crew with the two worst people you know and he receives both bullets every time,” Jones told Coyner.

 

[Vambram]

Pressure grows on Virginia Democratic candidate to quit after violent text messages

Pressure is mounting on Virginia Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones to drop out of his race following leaked text messages in which he openly talks about violence directed toward former …

thehill.com

“Three people, two bullets,” Jones said in a text to House Delegate Carrie Coyner (R) about Gilbert.
“Gilbert, hitler, and pol pot,” Jones wrote. “Gilbert gets two bullets to the head.”

“Spoiler: put Gilbert in the crew with the two worst people you know and he receives both bullets every time,” Jones told Coyner.

But. I thought we've always been told that the Democratic Party is a peaceful, tolerant party?

 

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But. I thought we've always been told that the Democratic Party is a peaceful, tolerant party?

I understand that there are more, and they’re even worse
The National Review also reported that in a follow-up conversation with Coyner, Jones suggested that he wished Gilbert’s wife could see her children die so that her husband would reconsider his political views on gun violence.

 

[RocksInMyHead]

Pressure grows on Virginia Democratic candidate to quit after violent text messages

Pressure is mounting on Virginia Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones to drop out of his race following leaked text messages in which he openly talks about violence directed toward former …

thehill.com

“Three people, two bullets,” Jones said in a text to House Delegate Carrie Coyner (R) about Gilbert.
“Gilbert, hitler, and pol pot,” Jones wrote. “Gilbert gets two bullets to the head.”

“Spoiler: put Gilbert in the crew with the two worst people you know and he receives both bullets every time,” Jones told Coyner.

It's pretty obviously a riff on a joke from The Office:

That said, probably not a joke politicians should be making about each other.

 

[BPPLEE]

It's pretty obviously a riff on a joke from The Office:

That said, probably not a joke politicians should be making about each other.

I didn’t hear anything about someone watching their children die so they would reconsider their views on gun violence

 

[RocksInMyHead]

I didn’t hear anything about someone watching their children die so they would reconsider their views on gun violence

Clearly I was referring to the post that I quoted, not the one that I didn't quote.

 

[BPPLEE]

Clearly I was referring to the post that I quoted, not the one that I didn't quote.

Wonder where he plaigerized that one from.

 

[chevyontheriver]

But. I thought we've always been told that the Democratic Party is a peaceful, tolerant party?

It IS the party of peace after all, well, except for all the wars they keep getting us into.

 

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Yeah. Republicans never make jokes about people getting shot.

That wouldnbe tasteless right guys?

 

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/10/06/jay-jones-speeding-virginia-hegseth-generals/

Jerrauld “Jay” Jones, the Democratic nominee for attorney general in Virginia, was convicted of reckless endangerment in 2022 for going 116 mph in New Kent County. He was sentenced to 1,000 hours of community service, half of which he spent working for his own political action committee.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch uncovered this last week. It seems newsworthy that a candidate to be the commonwealth’s top law enforcement officer would act this way. It also seems newsworthy that The Post hasn’t followed up as Election Day approaches.

 

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https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/smyth-co-sheriff-commonwealths-attorney-call-for-jay-jones-to-withdraw-from-ag-race/

As law enforcement leaders in Smyth County, we share a deep respect for the rule of law and the sacred trust the people of Virginia place in those who enforce it. The Office of Attorney General is not a political prize: it is the Commonwealth’s highest legal authority, responsible for ensuring that justice is applied equally and ethically to all.

Recent reports regarding Attorney General candidate Jay Jones’ criminal speeding charge (116/70) and his messages fantasizing about the murder of a respected law maker and his family are deeply troubling. These are not minor lapses in judgment; they speak to a pattern of recklessness and instability that is incompatible with the temperament required to serve as Virginia’s top law enforcement officer.

The Attorney General must embody discipline, restraint, and integrity. Every deputy sheriff and every prosecutor in this Commonwealth is held to that standard daily. Those seeking to lead us must meet, not evade, that same measure of accountability.

For the good of the Commonwealth and the credibility of our justice system, we believe Mr. Jones should withdraw his candidacy. Virginians deserve an Attorney General who commands respect through conduct, not controversy.

JOINT STATEMENT BY COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY PHILLIP “BUCKY” BLEVINS AND B.C. “CHIP” SHULER

 

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Va. Democratic Attorney General candidate was previously convicted of reckless driving

A statewide candidate running for office to enforce Virginia's laws was once in trouble with the law himself.

katv.com

I am alarmed by reports of Jay Jones recklessly endangering lives while excessively speeding down I-64 at 116 miles per hour. Instead of taking accountability for his actions, it appears that my opponent submitted a letter to the Court stating that he performed 500 hours of ‘community service’ for his own Political Action Committee, which is not a charitable organization under the Virginia Code, to dodge potential jail time.

Our laws are not suggestions. This new information raises serious, troubling questions about Jay Jones’ judgment, his ability to uphold the law, and, ultimately, his qualifications for Attorney General.

 

[MotoToTheMax]

Yeah. Republicans never make jokes about people getting shot.

That wouldnbe tasteless right guys?

And they totally wouldn't joke about a judge's home getting burned down. That would just break their bleeding hearts.

 

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And they totally wouldn't joke about a judge's home getting burned down. That would just break their bleeding hearts.

What office is @Servus running for?

 

[Nithavela]

Looks like he was just trolling to trigger the right.

 

[BPPLEE]

Looks like he was just trolling to trigger the right.

I thought he was on the right

 

[Belk]

What office is @Servus running for?

Is civility was reserved for politicians?

 

[BPPLEE]

Is civility was reserved for politicians?

The thread is about a politician. If we’re going to talk about posters on this forum I’ve got a long list

 

[MotoToTheMax]

What office is @Servus running for?

What are you talking about. Nobody was making any jokes about a judge's house burning down. Conservatives would never do that. That's what my quote says.

 

[Belk]

The thread is about a politician. If we’re going to talk about posters on this forum I’ve got a long list

Then your distinction is not a reason it is unacceptable for one and not the other.