Farewell Loser! Impeachment Republican Throws In The Towel
Farewell! Well, it's time to say so long to Congressman Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio. The representative announced Thursday that he would not be running for re-election in 2020, citing his family and toxicity within the Republican party.
Gonzalez is the GOP congressman who rushed to vote to impeach President Trump.
After the January vote, Doug Deeken, Republican Party chair in Wayne County, said he thought Gonzalez got "suckered" into participating in a "rushed" impeachment trial. But he also said potential challengers would "be stupid" to declare before redistricting.
"Since entering politics, I have always said that I will do this job for as long as the voters will have me and it still works for my family," the Ohio Republican said in a statement. "As Elizabeth and I consider the realities of continuing in public service while juggling the increasing responsibilities of being parents to our two beautiful children, it is clear that the best path for our family is not to seek re-election next fall."
He then went on to say, "While my desire to build a fuller family life is at the heart of my decision, it is also true that the current state of our politics, especially many of the toxic dynamics inside our own party, is a significant factor in my decision."
See my full statement below regarding my decision not to seek re-election. pic.twitter.com/vsggxjD1FI
— Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (@RepAGonzalez) September 17, 2021
Trump endorsed a former aide, Max Miller, to run against Gonzalez in the upcoming House primaries. At a rally in Ohio in June, Trump labeled Gonzalez as “a grandstanding RINO — who is not respected in D.C. — who voted for the unhinged unconstitutional impeachment witch hunt.”
"Gonzalez dishonored the office by betraying his constituents and he has finally realized what we already knew, that there was no path to reelection," he wrote.
"I look forward to the future of this campaign as we continue fighting alongside President Trump to unite the MAGA movement in taking back the House with America First fighters. The Biden Administration must be put in check!"