The GOP needs a political toxicology consult. I am here to deliver it. I know my prescription is unlikely to be filled.
On Sept. 16, 36-year-old U.S. Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, announced he would be seeking reelection in 2022. “While my desire to build a fuller family life is at the heart of my decision, it is also true that the current state of our politics, especially many of the toxic dynamics inside our own party, is a significant factor in my decisions,” Gonzalez stated.
He was once considered a rising star within the Republican Party. He had a consistent conservative voting record. His shining star was shot down once he joined the group of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Back in May, Ohio’s Republican Party censured Gonzalez for that vote.
