An aged Texas member of Congress who has been lacking from the Capitol for six months has been present in a nursing residence that focuses on reminiscence care, in keeping with a report.
Longtime Republican Rep. Kay Granger, 81, has not solid a vote in Washington D.C. since July — regardless of the GOP’s super-slim majority within the chamber.
Her extended absence sparked concern amongst constituents in Texas’ twelfth Congressional District, which is within the Dallas-Fort Price metro space.
Granger didn’t run for reelection in November, however her disappearance is very important given the tiny majority Republicans maintain within the Home — and the large votes which can be going down, together with the federal government spending invoice — within the waning days of her tenure.
After calls to Granger’s places of work had been despatched to voicemail, and her constituency workplace was discovered empty, a reporter at The Dallas Categorical acquired a tip that she had been staying at a reminiscence care facility after being discovered misplaced and confused whereas wandering by means of her neighborhood.
Dallas Categorical reporters who visited the power to substantiate Granger’s residency and inquire about how she deliberate to vote on the spending invoice weren’t permitted to talk with the congresswoman, in keeping with the publication.
Workers, nevertheless, confirmed that Granger was dwelling within the facility, the Categorical reported.
Taylor Manziel, the assistant govt director for the senior dwelling facility, advised the outlet, “This is her home.”
Native officers expressed their disappointment about Granger’s clear absence from Washington after representing her district since 1997.
Tarrant County Republican Chainman Bo French mentioned the dearth of illustration throughout a vital voting interval in Congress was “troubling to say the least.”
“At a time when extraordinarily important votes are happening, including debt ceiling, disaster relief, farm bills and border issues, Kay Granger is nowhere to be found. The margin in Congress is razor thin and the lack of a Republican vote representing CD-12 disenfranchises 2 million people. We deserve better,” French mentioned.
State Republican Government Committeeman Rolando Garcia mentioned it was a “sad and humiliating way” for Granger to finish her 30-year political profession, which included being mayor of Fort Price.
“The fact that Kay Granger is unable to leave her nursing home to participate in the most important congressional vote of the year suggests she was already in visible decline when she ran for re-election in 2022,” Garcia wrote on X.
“A sad and humiliating way to end her political career. Sad that nobody cared enough to ‘take away the keys’ before she reached this moment. And a sad commentary on the congressional gerontocracy,” he added.
Granger’s constituents additionally expressed their considerations over the dearth of illustration, suggesting that Congressman-elect Craig Goldman, who received her seat in November, ought to take over the job early.
“We need someone there with their full capacities. Swear Craig in early. That’s the solution. That’s the right thing to do. She just missed a big vote, it wasn’t won/loss on one vote but we still have to protect our country, it’s not about hurt feelings. She’s a public servant, we have thanked her for her service but now she needs to resign,” Tarrant County resident Hollie Plemons advised the Categorical.
Granger and her workers will stay on taxpayers’ payroll till Jan. 3.
