On Thursday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones (D) responded to questions on whether language in the state’s redistricting measure was misleading by stating that “there was a vigorous campaign. Both sides were able to lay out their case for their adopted positions, and yes prevailed.”
Co-host Brianna Keilar asked, “Judge Hurley, citing multiple substantial and procedural problems, including that the ballot question for the constitutional amendment was flagrantly misleading, as I said, the ballot question says new congressional districts will be temporarily adopted to ‘restore fairness‘. Does he have a point that it’s misleading?”
Jones answered, “Look, we are excited that Virginia went out to the polls on Tuesday, made their voices heard, turnout was robust, both sides engaged in a vigorous campaign, and the yes side prevailed. And, now, as Attorney General, my job is to enforce the laws of the commonwealth of Virginia.
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