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0:59Now PlayingOn The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, political strategist Ryan Girdusky zeroed in on the high-stakes race between Democrat Josh Thomas Jones and Republican Juan Pablo Minyares in Virginia. Girdusky explained that while the district leans blue, Minyares has gained traction thanks to voter frustration over education policy and rising crime.
The turning point, according to Girdusky, may be the text message scandal involving Jones, which surfaced just weeks before Election Day. The messages—described as inappropriate and politically tone-deaf—have sparked backlash among suburban voters and independents, a key bloc in the district. Girdusky noted that the scandal has shifted momentum toward Minyares, who’s running a disciplined campaign focused on parental rights and public safety.
He also emphasized how local races like this one reflect broader national trends, including the erosion of Democratic support in swing suburbs and the GOP’s growing appeal among Hispanic voters. If Minyares pulls off a win, Girdusky believes it could signal trouble for Democrats heading into 2026.
The segment underscores how a single scandal can reshape a race—and possibly tilt the balance in a closely watched state.
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