Virginia AG Jason Miyares on Opponent Jay Jones's Record and Redistricting

Allegations Against Jay Jones

• 🎯 Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares accuses his Democratic opponent, Jay Jones, of being a "criminal first, victim last social justice warrior" who has never prosecuted a case.
• ⚖️ Miyares highlights Jones's voting record, claiming he voted for the early release of violent offenders, which led to a high rearrest rate, and voted to end mandatory reporting of sexual assault in schools.
• 🚫 Jones is also accused of supporting no-cash bail and advocating for the removal of school resource officers (SROs).
• 🗣️ Miyares states that every major law enforcement organization in Virginia has endorsed him and asked Jones to drop out of the race.

Personal Sentiments and Investigations

• 💔 Miyares alleges Jones has advocated for violence against children and police, citing instances where Jones allegedly expressed a desire for police officers to die.
• 🚗 Jones is reportedly under criminal investigation by a special prosecutor for allegedly misleading a judge regarding a reckless driving ticket.
• 🇺🇸 Despite these allegations, former President Barack Obama has appeared at rallies supporting Jones, a move Miyares finds insulting to victims and law enforcement.

Redistricting Controversy

• 🗺️ Miyares criticizes Virginia Democrats for passing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to begin the redistricting process, bypassing state law and voter-approved nonpartisan redistricting.
• 📜 He argues that the process violated Virginia law by not posting the amendment for 90 days and not having an intervening election, effectively denying the voice of voters who previously supported nonpartisan redistricting.
• 🏛️ Miyares vows to uphold the laws of Virginia and defend Virginians' votes and voices if the redistricting plan moves forward.

Election and Voter Appeal

• 🛡️ Miyares emphasizes his commitment to protecting Virginians, stating that crime is not a partisan issue and that his mission has been to reduce the state's high murder rate and addiction deaths.
• 🤝 He asks voters to rehire him to continue protecting them and urges them to visit standwithjson.com.
• 🗳️ Miyares believes the election is about decency and that Virginians will pass this test on election day, keeping Jones out of public office.

Broader Political Context

• 📉 The close lead in the Virginia AG race is seen as a response to the negative news surrounding Jay Jones.
• ⚔️ Democrats are described as treating the election like a "fight to the death," while Republicans are questioned on whether they have the same level of fight and urgency.