CNN reports that top Virginia Democrats have criticized attorney general nominee Jay Jones over newly revealed text messages.
According to the reports, Jones suggested that a colleague be shot, prompting gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger and lieutenant governor nominee Ghazala Hashmi to call his texts "inexcusable".
Three people, two bullets.
Despite the criticism, they are stopping short of calling on him to leave the race, with Virginia's two Democratic senators also describing his texts as inexcusable.
This double speak raises questions about Jones' suitability for the role of Attorney-General.
Author's summary: Jay Jones' text messages spark criticism.