VA Dems reject resolution condemning political violence while House speaker cuts off Jay Jones references

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Virginia Democrats brushed off calls to condemn political violence this week after pulling the legislature back into special session to push a redistricting amendment aimed at reshaping state maps before the 2026 general election. Del. Delores Oates, R-Front Royal, was yielded the floor to address a House session on Wednesday; introducing a women’s group called "Moms Say No To Violence Against Children." But, Oates’ introduction was short-lived, as she began to speak about how "our children are Virginia’s future, the heart of our families and a gift from God." "When anyone, especially a public figure, wishes harm on a child – that they die in their mother’s arms so they can win a political point, these moms refuse to stay silent." VIRGINIA LEADERS CONDEMN RACIST SIGN AIMED AT LT. GOV. WINSOME EARLE-SEARS OVER BATHROOM POLICY After Oates uttered "die in their mother’s arms," House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, slammed his gavel and announced that Oates was "out of order." Scott appeared to recognize Oates' reference to text messages by Jay Jones, the Democrats' candidate for attorney general, about a former Republican leader. Scott is a staunch defender of Jones who told reporters after the gubernatorial debate that Republicans should pay more attention to President Donald Trump ’s past comments about ex-Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney. Scott then uttered, "sergeant-at-arms," as if to threaten Oates with formal punishment for continuing to speak. ‘CONSUMED WITH HATE’: WINSOME SEARS, JASON MIYARES UNLOAD ON DEMOCRAT JAY JONES OVER VIOLENT TEXTS Across the Capitol on the Senate side , Republicans unsuccessfully sought to insert an amendment into the text of the original resolution outlining the special session, which would have recognized the issue of political violence in Virginia . Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg – who is also party chairman – drafted an edit "condemning politicians who wish death on children and families of elected officials." That too was quickly nixed by…