Coverage dated October 9, 2025

Just Won’t Quit: Spanberger Won’t Drop Jay Jones Endorsement

Headline from The Washington Free Beacon

Democratic Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger on Thursday evening refused five times to withdraw her endorsement of Jay Jones, the state’s Democratic attorney general nominee who has sparked outrage for discussing shooting a GOP colleague.

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  1. The Washington Free Beacon

    Just Won’t Quit: Spanberger Won’t Drop Jay Jones Endorsement (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    Democratic Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger on Thursday evening refused five times to withdraw her endorsement of Jay Jones, the state’s Democratic attorney general nominee who has sparked outrage for discussing shooting a GOP colleague.

  2. Hot Air

    Abigail Spanberger Refuses to Withdraw Her Endorsement of Jay Jones (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Abigail Spanberger stands firm in her endorsement of Jay Jones amid heated debate.

  3. Legal Insurrection

    Abigail Spanberger Refuses to Withdraw Support of Jay Jones Over Violent Texts Scandal (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    “The voters now have the information, and it is up to voters to make an individual choice based on this information”

  4. The Federalist

    Spanberger Refuses 5 Times To Withdraw Jay Jones Endorsement (opens The Federalist)

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    The Federalist's feed description

    During Virginia's gubernatorial debate, Democrat nominee Abigail Spanberger refused to pull her support for Jay Jones' AG bid.

  5. The Hill

    Spanberger won’t say if she endorses Jones after text scandal (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger addresses violent texts sent by Democratic nominee Jay Jones, denouncing the comments but leaving endorsement decision to voters.

  6. The Daily Caller

    Watch Spanberger Desperately Try To Avoid Addressing Jay Jones Endorsement (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Spanberger refused to answer a yes-or-no question on whether she will continue to endorse Jay Jones, despite repeated pressing.

  7. Breitbart News

    Watch: Abigail Spanberger Refuses to Withdraw Jay Jones Endorsement (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, the Democrat nominee for governor in Virginia, has refused to withdraw her endorsement of Jay Jones.

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