Former Rep. John Bryant's comeback bid comes as Texas Democrats attempt to attract new leaders
Former U.S. Rep. John Bryant was content that his days as an elected official were done until last year, when Texas Republicans passed a slew of controversial conservative legislation in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election.
It prompted him to get back in the game.
“I just felt like it was time to get off the sidelines and get to a position to be able to fight back against these guys,” Bryant said. “Democrats are losing every single battle...I decided it was time to step up and try to provide some leadership.”
Bryant’s candidacy has seasoned an already intriguing race to replace retiring Democrat John Turner in Dallas’ District 114. Before he filed his candidacy at the deadline, four Democrats – all under the age of 40 – were vying to replace Turner.
At a time when many Democrats are coaxing members of the emerging generation to take leadership roles, Bryant has made the race a choice between a proven veteran from a previous era, or younger, less established Democrats who insist they can get the job done.
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