Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Mich., who did not seek re-election to Congress
Posted on 12/15/2020 5:15:07 AM PST by MarvinStinson
"I've had enough," said Republican Rep. Paul Mitchell, who did not seek re-election.
Rep. Paul Mitchell of Michigan said Monday that he is leaving the Republican Party and becoming an independent because Republicans have not stood up to President Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the election.
Mitchell said in an interview with CNN that the breaking point was the amicus brief signed by over 100 Republican House members in support of the unsuccessful Texas-led bid to overturn President-elect Joe Biden's win at the Supreme Court. The action made unsupported claims of widespread voter fraud and argued that voting procedures in four battleground states violated their own state laws.
"As I saw that amicus brief, as well as the discussions over the weekend in the national media, it became clear to me that I could no longer be associated with the Republican Party, that leadership does not stand up and say the process, the election, is over," he said. "It's over today."
Mitchell added, "And then I saw the president tweet out that it's not over until January 20th and somehow he is going to continue to combat this."
Mitchell sent a letter Monday informing Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., of his decision.
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That’s not the reason
I wish him luck in his sex change.
My thoughts exactly. The guy is dirty.
Who cares? - he is a lame duck and will be reaping the monetary benefits of a corrupt congressional seat like any other swamp creature.
Such an honorable pr###
Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Mich., who did not seek re-election to Congress
Another corporate liberal.
Now if Mitt would do the same.
So many snakes. “If only there be ten righteous” always comes to mind.
So he’s transitioning. What’s new? All Democrats seem to wear blue dresses now days...
“””Republican Rep. Paul Mitchell, who did not seek re-election.”””
Mitchell has had a running feud with Trump since Mitchell was elected in 2016.
He did not run in 2020, because he knew his anti-Trump actions would defeat him in the primary.
What a stupid person to change parties when he only has three weeks remaining in office.
Trump is not overturning the election. Trump won and Biden is attempting to overturn it. The Left always accused you of what they are doing to put you on the defensive.
Buh-bye eunuch!
I don't.
Good riddance.
It most certainly isn’t the reason. Take a wild guess.
Such bravery.
Good riddance, regardless of the reason.
I see him advertise his “Paul Mitchell Hair Products for Women” on cable all the time so I guess he’s got plenty of $ to rely on.
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