Georgia Democratic State Rep. Vernon Jones endorsed President Donald Trump for 2020 last week.
But he resigned on Tuesday after the intense backlash he received because God forbid he has an opinion that differs from those around him.
Democratic Party of Georgia Chairwoman Nikema Williams claimed Jones “does not stand for our values.”
The party even floated the idea of punishing Jones for endorsing Trump. They thought about “issuing a reprimand or endorsing his” primary opponent:
“We are going to take every step we can under our bylaws,” said John Jackson, the county party’s chair.“We do not stand for President Trump. It’s Jones’ right to vote for who he wants, but when you get elected as a Democrat, you’re a part of the party leadership.”
Democratic parties in Dekalb and Rockdale censured Jones, but did not endorse his opponent.
Jones thought he could handle the fire he knew would receive from his party, but that quickly changed. From AJC:
“Turn the lights off, I have left the plantation,” Jones said in a statement. “Someone else can occupy that suite. Therefore, I intend not to complete my term effective April 22, 2020.”His spokesman said the Lithonia Democrat would not be seeking re-election.“I don’t plan to leave the Democratic Party because somebody’s got to be in there to hold them accountable —hold them accountable to how they are treating black people (and) root out the bigotry,” Jones said on The Rashad Richey Morning Show shortly after announcing his resignation.After a fiery and, at times, combative discussion, Jones ended the interview early, prompting Richey to say: “Hang up on this clown, please.”
He tweeted out his decision and promised to work on re-electing Trump in November.
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