[SMGFan]

Wishing him the best. Wishing so many other alcoholics in House and Senate had quit and sought treatment. I.e. The Swimmer.

[treetopsandroofs]

Since alcoholism is a “disease”, shouldn’t we insist that his wife serve in his stead, like Cindy M?

[McGavin999]

Get help and stay away from the swamp. Too much pressure and temptation. No dishonor in fixing your problem.

[SMGFan]

Pardon the extra “g” in title.

[BipolarBob]

I’ll drink to his speedy recovery.

[Newbomb Turk]

Or is he drinking because of the upcoming I.G. reports.

[Mariner]

When one is too drunk to be in Congress, one is a helluva drunk.

[Tax-chick]

I wish him and his family the best.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Shots on me!

[PGalt]

Why attack yourself, Garrett? Weren’t the ‘rats attacking you enough?

Most of America needs better representation in CONgre$$. Lots of weak individuals.

Freedom caucus? Enslaved yourself, Tom.

[Flaming Conservative]

Be interesting to see if any other freedom caucus members drop out. Of course, they wouldn’t ALL have to leave. Just enough to skew the numbers. I hope that’s not what this is about.

[zerosix]

Praying he moves with all speed to get some real help, support and counseling for both him but also his dear family.

A nasty problem that is both deadly, yet totally curable.

Many prayer partners available for him and hopeful he reaches out and admits he needs help that can only be found above and beyond himself.

[VanShuyten]

Lots of Virginia US Representatives are drunks, but they’re never going to decline re-election.

Know why? They’re all Dims.
(I was re-distracted into Gerry Connolly’s district, so I know.)

[coaster123]

Stinking degenerate. Stop drinking if you can’t handle it. Didn’t elect you to focus on your recovery. What the he’ll does that even mean? Those are random meaningless words. Way to step up in your nation’s time of need. LOSER!

[Brilliant]

Since he did not say he wants to spend more time with his family I believe him. But realistically it could also mean the real reason is even worse.

[Lizavetta]

Too bad. I transcribe a lot of congressional hearings, and if what he says in those hearings is actually what he believes, we’re losing a good guy for our side.

[ConservativeMind]

I am completely behind anyone who focuses on alcohol recovery.

That said, I also believe everyone who does some crime under the influence should be tried as though it were premeditated.

[reed13k]

I will state that I think Boehner and H. Clinton drink/drank/drunk more then he does.

[Old Yeller]

If Pelosi were honest with herself and everyone else, she would go the same route. But she’s too power hungry to let go.

[napscoordinator]

That makes number 44 who will retire this year. A lot of opportunity for better politicians. Hopefully all conservatives. Democrats are out for blood in November. We better be out in force voting. It is odd that so manny in the majority party are retiring.

[Jane Long]

.....Tom lives in Buckingham County with his wife Flanna and, newborn daughter, Sheridan Locke Garrett.....

https://tomgarrett.house.gov/about-tom-garrett