Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson's Party Switch Sparks Controversy and Political Consequences

Texas Democrats criticize Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson for switching from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, calling it an insult to the electorate and accusing him of prioritizing his own agenda over the values he promised voters. The chair of the Dallas County Democratic Party claims that Johnson has had no relationship with the Democratic Party since taking office and that his switch to the GOP was not a surprise. Johnson explained his decision in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, stating that urban centers need mayors who champion law and order and practice fiscal conservatism. The Texas Democratic Party issued a statement accusing Johnson of being dishonest with voters and being ineffective as a mayor.