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The messages suggest Jones, now the Democratic nominee, made statements such as “Gilbert gets two bullets to the head” and wished that Gilbert’s wife could watch her children die. These comments, if genuine, are highly disqualifying for someone seeking statewide office, prompting calls for Jones to step aside. Republican candidate Jason Miaris quickly responded with a $1.5 million ad campaign highlighting these texts in an effort to sway voters.