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Embattled Virginia Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones’ post-debate boast that his campaign took in $500,000 in 24 hours appears not to hold water, as Republicans pointed to new public fundraising disclosures poking holes in that claim.

The RNC and Republican Attorney Generals Association (RAGA) both issued separate condemnations of the claim, as the latter called it a “desperate” attempt to distract from scandals related to violent rhetoric and a reckless driving charge.

In the latest tranche of fundraising figures posted by the nonpartisan Virginia Political Access Project (VPAP), Jones recorded donations on the day of and day following his debate with his opponent, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares — Oct. 16 and 17 — total

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