US EditionHouse Democrats Split over Motion Condemning Illinois Rep’s Retirement Tactics
The resolution condemns Rep. García’s late retirement announcement for limiting Democratic candidates, with critics citing voter choice concerns and alleged political favoritism.
- On Monday, the House advanced a resolution to disapprove of Illinois Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García's timing to announce his retirement, introduced by Washington Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez.
- Following García's filings, Patty Garcia, not related, submitted her petitions after gathering 2,500 signatures during a furious weekend effort.
- Critics pointed to the last-minute announcement fueling accusations of Chicago-style politics, while NBC Chicago found Patty Garcia's petitions included signatures from Chuy Garcia, six elected officials, and two Chicago Board of Education members.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended García and said he did not support the resolution, despite opposition from most Democrats, while Jackson called the conduct a 'lack of decorum'.
- Proponents argued the House should condemn the timing to restore voters' right to choose, while Chuy Garcia's spokesperson said the decision stemmed from health and family concerns and followed all filing rules.
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House admonishes Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García over ballot maneuver as most Democrats defend Chicago congressman
WASHINGTON — Twenty-three congressional Democrats — including two fellow members from Illinois — joined with Republicans on Tuesday in favor of a resolution admonishing U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García for using old-school tactics to clear the way for his own House successor. U.S. Reps. Bill Foster of Naperville and Eric Sorensen of Moline were the only Illinois Democrats to join Republicans in voting 236-183 for the resolution that chastises Garcí…
House Democrats split over motion condemning Illinois Rep’s retirement tactics
The House advanced on Monday a resolution to disapprove of conduct by Rep. Chuy Garcia over the timing of his announcement to not seek reelection.The last-minute announcement meant that only Garcias chief of staff was able to mount an effort to replace the Chicago representative.We are not here to adjudicate the character of Chuy Garcia, said Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez, a fellow Democrat who brought the resolution. Perez said she introduced th…
Reprimand of Rep. ‘Chuy' García over election withdrawal advances in House
The House advanced on Monday a resolution to disapprove of conduct by Illinois Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García over the timing of his announcement to not seek reelection. The last-minute announcement meant that only Garcia’s chief of staff Patty Garcia was able to mount an effort to replace the Chicago representative, and drew sharp criticism. Washington Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez, a Democrat who introduced the measure, spoke out in favor of the acti…
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