Washington (CNN) Much of the staff serving a freshman Democratic congressman resigned on Sunday after sources said the lawmaker prepares to switch to the Republican Party, according to a signed letter obtained by CNN.
Five aides to New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew -- Javier Gamboa, Edward Kaczmarski, Justin M. O'Leary, Mackenzie Lucas and Caroline Wood -- wrote in the letter that they can "no longer in good conscience continue our service in the Congressman's employ."
A sixth staffer also resigned Sunday evening, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN.
Among the staffers who quit were Van Drew's legislative director, communications director and his scheduler.
"We greatly appreciate the opportunities that the Congressman has given us, and we are proud of the work we've done together on behalf of the people of New Jersey's Second Congressional District," the letter said. "Sadly, Congressman Van Drew's decision to join the ranks of the Republican Party led by (President) Donald Trump does not align with the values we brought to this job when we joined his office."
whereismymind86 on December 16th, 2019 at 03:58 UTC »
To switch to the gop NOW, of all times, shows a truly impossible level of craven.
He is going to get annihilated in november.
GadreelsSword on December 16th, 2019 at 01:36 UTC »
He’s the perfect republican. He betrayed the interests of those who elected him.
Malaix on December 16th, 2019 at 01:32 UTC »
So basically he knew he was going to lose if he got primaried if he ran as a Democrat so rather than shifting his policies left to winback Democrat support he doubled down went far right and is hoping the GOP will bail him out next election cycle.
Fuck off. Anyone with any dignity who found themselves in that position would realize their views do not match their constituents anymore and resign allowing them to vote for a new congressman in a special election instead of suddenly getting sideswiped by some GOP partisan hack when they voted for a Democrat.