Dallas Mayor Explains Why He Switched Party Affiliation From Democrat To Republican
During an interview on Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) “Verdict” podcast with co-host Ben Ferguson, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson revealed new details about his decision to switch from the Democrat Party to the Republican Party.
Johnson discussed his upbringing in a family focused on faith, hard work, and a strong sense of right and wrong. Despite inheriting the Democratic Party as a cultural heirloom due to his African American identity, he felt politically at odds with its core beliefs. Johnson noted that the Democratic Party often attributes success and failure to factors beyond one's control, such as race and neighborhood, a perspective he didn't align with.
He emphasized receiving more concern and criticism for his party switch than he would have if he had left the church. Johnson criticized the Democratic Party's philosophy that downplays personal responsibility and promotes dependency on the party for success. In contrast, he advocated for the conservative ideology, emphasizing personal responsibility and rejecting the notion that a party is necessary for individual success.
Dallas Mayor Explains Why He Switched Party Affiliation From Democrat To Republican - STATIONGOSSIP
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