RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Thursday night’s Virginia governor’s debate quickly became about Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for attorney general -- but a political analyst says he thinks the defining moment of the debate was when candidates discussed LGBTQ+ rights.

On Thursday, Oct. 9, WAVY-10 hosted the Virginia Gubernatorial Debate at Norfolk State University. It was moderated by 8News’ own Deanna Allbrittin and WAVY anchor Tom Schaad.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears went on the offensive on the issue after we learned Jones sent text messages saying former Republican House Speaker Todd Gilbert and his kids should be killed.

“Abigail, when are you gonna take Jay Jones and say to him, you must leave the race?” Earle-Sears asked.

After being asked three times if sh

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