Virginia Democratic Attorney General candidate Jay Jones abruptly canceled a fundraising event Thursday night amid intense backlash from leaked text messages he sent calling for the Republican former state House speaker to be shot .

Jones was scheduled to host a fundraiser at the home of popular novelist David Baldacci, where Senator and former Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Kaine was also due to attend — but the scandal has forced the campaign to cancel, Axios reported .

Donors who reserved spots at the event were contacted by Jones’ campaign and told their donations would be refunded, sources told the outlet. 4

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Most Virginia Democrats have condemned Jones’ comments — but many are still publicly backing him in the race against his opponent, incumbent Virginia A

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