Don Scott, Jr.
Don Scott, Jr. is a Virginia politician and member of the Democratic Party, currently serving as the Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. Elected to represent the Portsmouth area, Scott has been a vocal advocate for various progressive policies, including education and social justice initiatives. He gained attention in a recent debate where he acted as a surrogate for Abigail Spanberger, arguing against calls for fellow Democrat Jay Jones to withdraw from the attorney general race amid controversy over violent text messages. Scott emphasized the need for consistency in condemning political rhetoric and defended Spanberger's position during the contentious exchange.
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Don Scott Jr. is the current House Speaker from Portsmouth.
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Virginia House Speaker Don Scott Jr. defended Jay Jones, calling him a good young man who made a huge error.
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Don Scott Jr. was defiant when he addressed the media following the gubernatorial debate.
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Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, Jr., D-Portsmouth, spoke to reporters as a surrogate for Spanberger.
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