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Cox supported<ref>[https://twitter.com/RepTjCox/status/1176612981058265094 Congressman TJ Cox on Twitter:]</ref> and voted in favor of the [[impeachment coup]] against [[Donald Trump]], arguing that the latter “abused his power” and was “obstructing the investigation by withholding witnesses and subpoenaed documents.”<ref>[https://cox.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tj-cox-impeachment Rep. TJ Cox on Impeachment]</ref> | Cox supported<ref>[https://twitter.com/RepTjCox/status/1176612981058265094 Congressman TJ Cox on Twitter:]</ref> and voted in favor of the [[impeachment coup]] against [[Donald Trump]], arguing that the latter “abused his power” and was “obstructing the investigation by withholding witnesses and subpoenaed documents.”<ref>[https://cox.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tj-cox-impeachment Rep. TJ Cox on Impeachment]</ref> | ||
| − | Rep. Cox has been criticized and faced with an ethics complaint for using his position as U.S. representative to visit the [[Yosemite National Park]] on [[Independence Day]] as a personal rather than official business purposes.<ref>Multiple references: | + | Rep. Cox has been criticized and faced with an ethics complaint for using his position as U.S. representative to visit the [[Yosemite National Park]] on [[Independence Day]] as a personal trip rather than for official business purposes.<ref>Multiple references: |
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/08/03/one-democrats-hypocrisy-soars-to-new-heights-all-over-national-parks-n2573646 One Democrat's Hypocrisy Soars to New Heights... All Over National Parks] | *[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/08/03/one-democrats-hypocrisy-soars-to-new-heights-all-over-national-parks-n2573646 One Democrat's Hypocrisy Soars to New Heights... All Over National Parks] | ||
*[https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/08/06/california-congressman-pulled-rank-to-get-yosemite-tickets-emails-indicate/ California congressman pulled rank to get Yosemite tickets, emails indicate] | *[https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/08/06/california-congressman-pulled-rank-to-get-yosemite-tickets-emails-indicate/ California congressman pulled rank to get Yosemite tickets, emails indicate] | ||
Revision as of 19:57, August 28, 2020
| T.J. Cox | |||
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| U.S. Representative from California's 21st Congressional District From: January 3, 2019 – present | |||
| Predecessor | David Valadao | ||
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
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| Party | Democrat | ||
| Spouse(s) | Kathleen Murphy | ||
| Religion | Roman Catholic[1] | ||
Terrance John “T.J.” Cox is a businessman, engineer, and the current liberal Democrat representative from California's 21st district.
Contents
U.S. House of Representatives
2018 election
Cox was elected to the United States House of Representatives in the 2018 midterm elections, defeating Republican David Valadao by less than 1% of the vote.[2] While in his election bid, a controversy emerged regarding Cox's principal residence, as records then showed it to be on the other side of the country in Maryland.[3]
Tenure
Cox supported[4] and voted in favor of the impeachment coup against Donald Trump, arguing that the latter “abused his power” and was “obstructing the investigation by withholding witnesses and subpoenaed documents.”[5]
Rep. Cox has been criticized and faced with an ethics complaint for using his position as U.S. representative to visit the Yosemite National Park on Independence Day as a personal trip rather than for official business purposes.[6]
Political views
According to Vote Smart and GovTrack, Cox is mostly a liberal who supports abortion, Obamacare, and gun control.[7][8]
References
- ↑ Religious affiliation of members of 116th Congress
- ↑ California Election Results: 21st House District
- ↑ Democrat T.J. Cox Is Running in California — But Has ‘Principal Residence’ in Maryland
- ↑ Congressman TJ Cox on Twitter:
- ↑ Rep. TJ Cox on Impeachment
- ↑ Multiple references:
- ↑ T.J. Cox's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
- ↑ Rep. TJ Cox, Representative for California’s 21st District - GovTrack
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