Texas Rep. Gary Gates facing backlash after taking private jet to Florida amid outages

[Gothmog]

This asshole is a true slum lord. Gates bankrolled his campaign for this office. He was accused of being a child abuser and has been accused of evicting COVID patients from his properties.

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State Rep. Gary Gates is under fire from his constituents for leaving House District 28 on Wednesday as much of Fort Bend County struggled without water and power.

After losing power Tuesday, Gates left his home via his private jet Wednesday night and traveled to Orlando, Fla., sparking outrage among many who believe the freshman lawmaker should have remained in his district.

“It really would have been nice to have a state representative helping on the ground, working at a warming center, packing food, etc. rather than immediately (flying) off on a private plane when the going got tough,” said Brian Walz, one of Gates’ constituents. “My neighbors didn’t get to do that when her pipe burst.”

It seems that this asshole lied about his reason for going to Orlando

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[dchill]

1. These guys are the opposite of public servants.

[msongs]

2. and will likely be reelected no prob nt

[Gothmog]

3. Eliz lost to this asshole twice

I like Eliz but she was a weak candidate

[Gothmog]

4. Gates is an asshole

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[Shell_Seas]

5. I hate Texas Republican.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

6. BUSTED: Second Texas Republican fled killer storm by hopping on his private jet and flying to Florid

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