Dallas mayor ditches Democrats to become a Republican

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson formally switched party allegiances Friday, announcing in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that he is renouncing his Democratic affiliation to join the Republican Party. The m…

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson formally switched party allegiances Friday, announcing in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that he is renouncing his Democratic affiliation to join the Republican Party.in the country to have a nominally GOP mayor. The mayoralty in Texas cities is officially a nonpartisan job.

. “Our cities desperately need the genuine commitment to these principles that has long been a defining characteristic of the GOP.” He accused local Democratic officials and mayors of viewing cities “as laboratories for liberalism rather than as havens for opportunity and free enterprise.” The mayor added that he has “no intention” of changing his approach to his job in Dallas, and said that he will continue to champion policies that attract businesses, reduce taxes, invest in family-friendly infrastructure, and combat crime.Texas Democrats blasted the mayor Friday and indicated that they were not at all surprised by Johnson’s announcement.

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