In a significant shift, progressive congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) has announced his intention to retire after GOP-supported redistricting prompted a massive woke freakout. Repeating tired DNC lies, Doggett passed the torch to a younger progressive activist and took wild swings at President Trump and the GOP.
For context, on social media, many referred to his retirement as the end of an era; Doggett was one of the few remaining white Democrats who could carry rural districts. In any case, the new Texas voting map and the loss of a longtime incumbent appear to present a significant opportunity for Texas Republicans.
In any case, reacting to the news on social media, one conservative posted, “The last Democrat to win rural white Texas is retiring. End of an era.” Noting the conflict between his appearance and his politics, one commentator quipped, The funny part is that he’s currently one of the single most left-leaning Dems in the House.”
Announcing his retirement and tying the decision to a change in voting districts, Doggett went on a massive progressive tirade. The Democrat whined, “With approval of the crooked Trump maps imminent, the future of redistricting turns next to the courts. If this racially gerrymandered Trump map is rejected, as it should be, I will continue seeking reelection in Congressional District 37 to represent my neighbors in the only town I have ever called home.”
Turning his scorn to President Trump, the congressman stated, “If the courts give Trump a victory in his scheme to maintain control of a compliant House, I will not seek reelection in the reconfigured CD37, even though it contains over 2/3rd of my current constituents.”
Continuing his tirade, the aging politician added, “Most of Congressman Casar’s current CD35 is not located in Austin. The Trump-revised CD35 gains Hispanic population to become 57% Hispanic. While drawn to favor a Republican, it remains a competitive district in which Biden received 49% and Allred 48%.”
Concluding his announcement and explaining his defection, the congressman stated, “I had hoped that my commitment to reelection under any circumstances would encourage Congressman Casar to not surrender his winnable district to Trump. While his apparent decision is most unfortunate, I prefer to devote the coming months to fighting Trump tyranny and serving Austin rather than waging a struggle with fellow Democrats. If Trump’s extreme gerrymandering prevails, I wish Congressman Casar the best.”
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In another statement, Doggett told local media, “My strong preference is to use my campaign funds to help others in our struggle against Trump tyranny. As the incumbent, Rep. Casar can bring a message to the disaffected, which we can all join in creating a national model for turning the Trump tide. If he does not surrender CD 35 to Trump, both of our progressive voices can remain united to prevent a Trump takeover.”
Concluding his comments, Doggett continued his descent into TDS. The congressman whined, “His intimidation, his step-by-step move to tyranny in this country, places this in greater peril than at any time in my political life. I think we refine the message by listening to people all over the country and trying to address the economic issues that they struggle with and make it clear that we’re leaving no one out.”