He is speaking on the House floor right now, announcing his decision not to run again.
Here are quotes I am getting from his speech from my mole in the GA:
“going to Dover Behavorial Health Center.”
“No magic pill, only self determination.”
“I feel very blessed and lucky”
::He’s choked up at this point, apologizing and crying:::
“I hope I can insure that the 32nd will not be without representation for the rest of the session.”
“I will not seek reelection, I will focus on my family.”
This is not unexpected. The man has a drinking problem, evidenced by two DUI arrests over three years. Given his latest arrest, where he crashedinto a police car, he just could not run again, and if he did, he would lose the seat.