On April 15th Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones (D) broke with his party by endorsing President Trump’s reelection bid, citing the president’s handling of the economy and support for historically black colleges. Unfortunately for Vernon Jones hatred of President Trump is the only allowable position for the Georgia Democratic Party. That’s why Representative Jones made news Wednesday. citing the Georgia Democratic Party’s harassment of him and his family, Rep. Jones announced he was resigning and would not complete his term. Vernon Jones changes mind.
Thursday afternoon, Rep. Jones released a video on Twitter saying he received so much support for his stand, “was too great for me to ignore.”
In a video tweet Rep Jones said:
“When I started receiving the overwhelming amount of support and outcry from the people I represent in House District 91 in DeKalb and Rockdale counties, my fellow Georgians and fellow Americans across this country and every walk of life, … that was emotional. And that was motivational,”
Jones said he also spoke with his family and supporters before reversing his decision.
“Because of what you did for me, I’m going to remain on the battlefield. I’m going to complete my term. I’m going to continue to put my country before my party.”
Jones also said in the video, “I’m going to do everything I can to help Donald J. Trump get re-elected because he’s the man for this job.”
Yesterday, I announced my intentions to resign from my office. But shortly thereafter, the outpour of support I received was too great for me to ignore.
I will not allow the Democrats to bully me into submission. I will not let them win.
I will NOT resign. #MAGA pic.twitter.com/gR2MsU5Rb3
— Vernon Jones (@RepVernonJones) April 23, 2020
He will finish his term but he will not run for reelection. Mr. Jones filed paperwork to withdraw his candidacy for re-election, according to his spokesman. That is too bad because we need more people in politics like Vernon Jones.
Vernon Jones changes mind.
He will finish his term but he will not run for reelection. Mr. Jones filed paperwork to withdraw his candidacy for re-election, according to his spokesman. That is too bad because we need more people in politics like Vernon Jones.
