Topic: Eddie Johnson

Texas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson announced her retirement after 30 years in office, stating she wants a woman to fill her seat. Simultaneously, Beto O'Rourke's announcement to run for Governor against Greg Abbott has sparked debate over whether California transplants will "flip Texas blue" or adopt the state's conservative gun culture.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson condemned the decision to drop charges against Jussie Smollett, calling it a "whitewash of justice." Emanuel argued that Smollett's actions demeaned actual victims of hate crimes and abused the Matthew Shepard hate crime legislation for self-promotion.