Democrat candidate welcomes Gaines to congressional race

Released by Lexy Doherty for Congress:

ATHENS, GA — Lexy Doherty, Democratic candidate for Congress in Georgia’s 10th District, released the following statement regarding State Representative Houston Gaines’ entrance into the race:  

“Honestly, it's a relief to see a non-MAGA Republican like Houston Gaines enter the race. There aren't many of them left. Everybody has been sucked into the weird Trump thing, so it's nice to have a non-MAGA opponent who even opposes Trump on some things. If you squint a little, Mr. Gaines practically looks like a Democrat on some issues. But I don't think it's fair when they call him a RINO.  

“Now, we'll see if his principles hold. He's an ambitious guy, and he might realize that a sudden shift to MAGA politics provides the only path to victory in a Republican primary. It would be a shame to see him capitulate to MAGA and reinvent himself as a mini-Trump. Voters are so tired of fakery and flop-flopping.

“If he succeeds in the primary, I look forward to debating Mr. Gaines next year. The hardworking families of this district need to know where Mr. Gaines’ loyalties truly lie, with them or with the chaos and corruption of Trump’s Washington. Does he really reject MAGA politics, or is it all just an act with him?

“Georgia’s families need grocery prices lower. They need higher wages. They need affordable places to live. They need health care that doesn’t land them in endless debt. What they don’t need is more empty song and dance routines from career politicians who put personal power and prestige over the people.”