Number 48

Tom Garrett (aka: Trump's Bitch) says he won't run for re-election this fall - cuz he's an abusive drunk.

WaPo:

RICHMOND — Rep. Thomas Garrett (R-Va.) announced Monday that he is struggling with alcoholism and will abandon his run for a second term in Congress so he can focus on recovery and his family.

Garrett, a member of the conservative Freedom Caucus, is the 48th Republican to retire or announce they will not seek reelection to the House this year, according to a list maintained by the House Press Gallery.

Many are leaving in anticipation of a strong Democratic performance in congressional races this fall and out of frustration with partisan politics in Washington.

Garrett, 46, was facing a robust challenge from his Democratic opponent, journalist and author Leslie Cockburn, who had raised more money and had more cash on hand than he had. In recent days, unnamed former staffers had accused him and his wife of mistreating staff who worked in his congressional office.

But in a videotaped statement, Garrett, a former Virginia state senator, said his departure from politics was spurred by his addiction.


That's 48 House Members total, with 32 giving up their seats for reasons other than running for some other office or being tapped into 45*'s "Administration" - they're just bailing out.

This is going to be a tough pull - better get goin'.

Leslie Cockburn's Campaign