The sole debate between Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and Democratic opponent Jay Jones featured the Republican incumbent repeatedly lambasting his competitor over violent text messages he sent years ago.

The attorney general race ratcheted up in recent weeks after it was revealed that Jones sent text messages suggesting former Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert should receive “two bullets to the head.”

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Miyares quickly brought up the issue during the one-hour debate.

“Jay Jones was angry

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