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They Were Rising Democratic Stars. Then Came the Leaks.

They Were Rising Democratic Stars. Then Came the Leaks.

Summary

Two Democratic candidates, Katie Porter in California and Jay Jones in Virginia, are facing campaign troubles due to leaked videos and messages, not their opponents. Porter's campaign for governor is struggling after videos showed her in tense situations, while Jones’ bid for attorney general is affected by past violent text messages.

Key Facts

  • Katie Porter is running for governor in California.
  • Videos show Porter in tense interactions, impacting her campaign.
  • Porter's past behavior includes a high staff turnover rate in Congress.
  • Porter's chances of winning have dropped significantly.
  • Jay Jones is a Democratic candidate for attorney general in Virginia.
  • Text messages from Jones in 2022 show violent rhetoric.
  • Both Porter and Jones led early polls before these issues surfaced.

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