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Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Abigail Spanberger was excoriated as “pathetic” and a “coward” online after refusing to revoke her endorsement of fellow Democrat Jay Jones — who sent text messages wishing death on a political opponent and his children — during a debate on Thursday.

Conservative commentator Steve Guest wrote that Spanberger “was REPEATEDLY asked about her unhinged running mate, AG candidate Jay Jones, in the wake of his murderous threats being made public. Spanberger wouldn’t say that she denounces him. Truly pathetic.”

Prominent school-choice advocate Corey DeAngelis commented, “She needs to drop out. Now.”

“The Democrat candidate for Virginia Governor repeatedly REFUSED to pull her endorsement of the guy who

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