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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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switches to Republican PartyThough the mayor’s position in Dallas is technically nonpartisan, Johnson joins Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker as one of two Republican mayors to lead a major Texas city.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switches to Republican PartyThough the mayor’s position in Dallas is technically nonpartisan, Johnson joins Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker as one of two Republican mayors to lead a major Texas city.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announces he is switching to Republican partyDallas mayor announces he is switching parties
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he is now a RepublicanJohnson's party switch makes him the only Republican mayor of the nation's 10 largest cities.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he's now a RepublicanDallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he’s changing his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switches to Republican PartyThough the mayor’s position in Dallas is technically nonpartisan, Johnson joins Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker as one of two Republican mayors to lead a major Texas city.
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