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Garrett in turmoil, might quit Congress
I wonder what's up with him. I hope this will make the 5th more competitive.
Garrett in turmoil, might quit Congress
By ALEX ISENSTADT 05/23/2018 03:37 PM EDT Updated 05/23/2018 04:05 PM EDT
Rep. Tom Garrett (R-Va.) has abruptly parted ways with his chief of staff and is considering not seeking reelection in November, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Garrett, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, split with his chief of staff Jimmy Keady on Tuesday evening, according to the sources.
Keady declined to comment when reached by phone on Wednesday. Garrett’s office also declined to comment.
The first-term Garrett represents a conservative district that stretches from southern reaches of the state to more northern areas. His seat has become more competitive this election year in part because he’s posted anemic fundraising totals. In recent months, the congressman has struggled to keep pace on the fundraising front with his Democratic opponent, journalist and filmmaker Leslie Cockburn.
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https://www.politico.com/story/2018/05/23/tom-garrett-chief-of-staff-605668
By ALEX ISENSTADT 05/23/2018 03:37 PM EDT Updated 05/23/2018 04:05 PM EDT
Rep. Tom Garrett (R-Va.) has abruptly parted ways with his chief of staff and is considering not seeking reelection in November, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Garrett, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, split with his chief of staff Jimmy Keady on Tuesday evening, according to the sources.
Keady declined to comment when reached by phone on Wednesday. Garrett’s office also declined to comment.
The first-term Garrett represents a conservative district that stretches from southern reaches of the state to more northern areas. His seat has become more competitive this election year in part because he’s posted anemic fundraising totals. In recent months, the congressman has struggled to keep pace on the fundraising front with his Democratic opponent, journalist and filmmaker Leslie Cockburn.
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https://www.politico.com/story/2018/05/23/tom-garrett-chief-of-staff-605668
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It's really tough, but I figure every blue vote from here is added to the blue in the state, at the very least 
