{"id":2063448,"date":"2023-10-11T13:14:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T17:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-governor-appoints-hard-democrat-as-da-a-slap-in-the-face\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T13:15:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T17:15:22","slug":"republican-governor-appoints-hard-democrat-as-da-a-slap-in-the-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-governor-appoints-hard-democrat-as-da-a-slap-in-the-face\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP Governor Appoints &#8216;Strong Democrat&#8217; as DA: A Surprising Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frepublican-governor-appoints-hard-democrat-as-da-a-slap-in-the-face%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2063448&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Republican\u200c Governor \u2064Appoints &#8216;Hard Democrat&#8217; as \u2064DA: &#8216;A Slap in \u200cthe Face&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>After a progressive Democrat resigned from his role in Texas, it was up to the Republican governor to \u2064choose his replacement. And Governor Greg Abbott made an\u200d interesting choice, appointing a\u2062 defense lawyer with a \u201chard Democrat\u201d voting record, according to the pro-liberty\u200c outlet <a href=\"https:\/\/texasscorecard.com\/local\/abbott-appoints-hard-democrat-as-nueces-county-da\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas Scorecard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This appointment, announced\u2062 on Friday, has caused quite a stir among local Republicans.\u200c One party leader even called it &#8220;a slap in the face&#8221; to\u2062 members\u200b of Abbott&#8217;s own party.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Meet \u2064James &#8216;Jimmy&#8217; Granberry, \u2063the New \u200cDistrict \u2063Attorney<\/h3>\n<p>James &#8216;Jimmy&#8217; Granberry, a defense attorney from Corpus Christi, has been appointed as \u200bthe District Attorney of the 105th Judicial District in Nueces County. Granberry&#8217;s\u200b term will expire on December 31, 2024, or until\u200d a duly\u200d elected and qualified successor is appointed, as\u2064 announced by the <a href=\"https:\/\/gov.texas.gov\/news\/post\/governor-abbott-appoints-granberry-as-105th-judicial-district-attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">governor&#8217;s \u200doffice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Granberry brings a\u200c wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/calif-da-blasts-gov-newsom-for-not-stopping-release-of-convicted-killer\/\" title=\"Calif. DA blasts Gov. Newsom for not stopping release of convicted killer\">assistant district attorney<\/a> and felony prosecutor for the 105th\u200b Judicial District Attorney&#8217;s Office. He is a respected member of the legal community, with affiliations to various professional associations.<\/p>\n<p>However, what has raised eyebrows\u2062 is Granberry&#8217;s voting history. \u2062According to a scorecard shared by Texas Scorecard, he is labeled as a &#8220;Hard Democrat.&#8221; Unfortunately, the scorecard \u200ddoes not provide any context or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-governor-appoints-hard-democrat-as-da-a-slap-in-the-face\/\" title=\"GOP Governor Appoints 'Strong Democrat' as DA: A Surprising Move\">alternative rating\u2063 options<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The vacancy in the District Attorney&#8217;s office arose when Democrat Mark \u200cGonzalez resigned, just months before his scheduled trial for various charges. The office was further shaken when\u200c Gonzalez&#8217;s first assistant district attorney, Angelica Hernandez, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/al-franken-admits-another-run-for-senate-is-tempting\/\" title=\"Al Franken Admits Another Run For Senate Is \u2018Tempting\u2019\">resigned amid accusations<\/a> of incompetence \u200band negligence during\u200b a murder trial.<\/p>\n<p>Local Republicans are skeptical about Granberry&#8217;s appointment, with some expressing doubts that he will be any \u200cbetter \u200cthan his predecessor. They believe that Gonzalez left the office in\u200b disarray, and\u200c they question whether Granberry can bring\u200b the necessary changes.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, Gonzalez has filed\u2063 to run \u200cin the Democratic primary for a\u200b chance to challenge \u200cincumbent Sen. Ted Cruz in the \u20642024 U.S. Senate race. It is worth noting \u2064that Granberry&#8217;s \u200blaw partner, John Gilmore, \u200bserved as\u200c Gonzalez&#8217;s campaign treasurer.<\/p>\n<p>Abbott&#8217;s decision to overlook a well-qualified Republican candidate, without providing an explanation, has drawn criticism. The Texas Scorecard reports that the majority of Nueces County Republican Party precinct chairs \u200dfavored \u2064another candidate,\u200c Sales, who they believed was the best fit for the role.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Republicans Express Disappointment<\/h3>\n<p>The appointment of Granberry has left many Republicans \u2064feeling disheartened. Suzanne Guggenheim, head of\u200b the Coastal Bend Republican Coalition, described it\u2062 as &#8220;a\u2063 slap \u200din the face&#8221; to the \u2062Republican Party. \u2064Texas GOP Chairman Matt \u2064Rinaldi echoed this sentiment, calling the appointment \u2064&#8221;terrible.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>They believe \u2064that Republicans should stop appointing Democrats to positions of power, as it goes against their party&#8217;s principles.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite the controversy surrounding his\u200b appointment, Granberry has already announced his intention \u200cto run for re-election in 2024. His \u200dcurrent position \u2063as the incumbent District Attorney gives him an advantage in the \u2063upcoming election.<\/p>\n<p>As of \u200cnow, Governor Abbott&#8217;s office has not responded to Texas Scorecard&#8217;s \u2064request for comment\u2063 on the matter.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/republican-governor-appoints-hard-democrat-da-slap-face\/\">The Western Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064 Should political affiliation be the \u2064sole determinant of an individual&#8217;s ability to serve as\u200c District Attorney, or should qualifications and experience be the primary considerations<\/h2>\n<p><span>  , also resigned. This left \u2063a \u200dgap in leadership and a \u200bneed for \u200cGovernor Abbott to make an appointment to ensure the \u200dsmooth continuation of prosecutorial responsibilities in Nueces \u2064County.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Abbott&#8217;s decision to appoint\u200b James Granberry, a defense attorney with a strong Democratic \u2064voting record, has caused a division within the Republican \u200cparty. Some Republicans\u200b see this appointment as \u2062a betrayal by their own party leader. They believe that an appointment of a Democrat, especially one labeled as a &#8220;Hard Democrat,&#8221; \u2063undermines the principles and values they\u2064 stand for.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u200c it is important to \u2063consider the reasoning behind Governor Abbott&#8217;s decision. The role of a District Attorney is to uphold justice and ensure \u200bthe\u2063 fair and impartial prosecution of cases. It is not \u2063solely \u2063about political affiliation, but rather about\u2063 the qualifications and experiences of \u2063the\u200c individual appointed. James Granberry has a wealth of experience as a defense \u2064attorney and has previously served\u200b as an assistant district attorney\u200b and \u200bfelony\u2063 prosecutor. His experience in both prosecution and defense can bring a unique perspective to the role, ensuring a more \u200bequitable justice system.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is essential to\u200b remember that the Governor&#8217;s duty is \u2064to serve and represent all the people of Texas, regardless of their \u2064political affiliations. By appointing James Granberry, Governor Abbott may be demonstrating \u200ca commitment to \u2063inclusivity and bipartisanship. This decision shows that \u200bhe is willing to prioritize the qualifications and\u2063 abilities of \u200ca candidate\u200d over their \u200dpolitical leanings.<\/p>\n<p>While some within the Republican party may view this appointment as a slap in the face, it\u200b is vital to remember the bigger picture. The District \u2063Attorney&#8217;s office plays\u200d a crucial role\u200d in the\u200b criminal justice system, and ensuring the appointment of a qualified individual is of utmost importance. As long as James Granberry upholds the principles of justice, fairness, and impartiality in his role, his political affiliation should not be the sole \u200ddeterminant\u200b of his ability to serve the people of Nueces County.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Governor Abbott&#8217;s\u200c appointment of James \u200cGranberry as the District Attorney of the 105th Judicial District of Nueces County has caused controversy within the Republican party. However,\u200b this \u200cdecision should be evaluated based on Granberry&#8217;s\u2063 qualifications and experience rather than solely on \u200dhis \u2063political affiliation. As long as Granberry upholds principles of justice and fairness, his appointment can be seen as an example of\u200d inclusivity and a commitment to the\u200c responsibilities of \u200chis role.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>last week, by Republican Governor Greg Abbott of a defense lawyer with a strong Democratic voting history, as reported by Texas Scorecard, a &#8220;pro-liberty&#8221; source. This appointment followed the resignation of a progressive Democrat from his Texas role, leaving the responsibility to the governor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2010,"featured_media":2063450,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2063448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2063448","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2010"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2063448"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2063448\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2063450"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2063448"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2063448"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2063448"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}