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The former congressman and CIA officer from Texas failed to break through.
âThatâs one of the reasons why Iâm running for Congress.â Welp.
In a sane Republican Party, Will Hurd would have a stellar future. He is exactly what the GOP needs. But Donald Trumpâs is not a sane Republican Party.
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Under Trump, my party has become an openly racist, sexist, mean-spirited one, driven not by ideals but by grievances, gripes and personal grudges.
The Houseâs only black Republican says heâs not seeking re-election, and the announcement comes as a slew of other GOP members said they will step down.
Few party members have been rewarded for standing up to Trump. Susan Brooks, Brian Fitzpatrick, Fred Upton, and Will Hurd did it anyway.
The âDaily Showâ host had a contentiousâalbeit respectfulâconversation with the Republican congressman from Texas.
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