Rep. Julie Johnson blasts fellow Democrat Marc Veasey
Seeking the endorsement of a former rival in a fierce congressional race, U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson accused fellow Democratic Rep. Marc Veasey in a recorded conversation of “not doing a damn thing” with his safe seat.
“The thing that has always irritated me about Marc Veasey and about other campaigns and other people who have this platform is they don’t use it,” Johnson said. “They get a cushy, safe seat and then they don’t do a damn thing. And that’s never been me.”
Johnson made the comments during a recorded conversation in March with technology executive and former primary candidate Zeeshan Hafeez that was reviewed by The Dallas Morning News.
The remarks add friction to an already tense May 26 runoff between Johnson and former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred of Dallas.
After being contacted by The News, Johnson pointed to a recent social media post praising Veasey’s leadership in Congress. “His work has strengthened our delegation and made a real difference for the people we serve,” she said i…