Will Hurd Gets Things Done
Texas Congressman Will Hurd’s formula for success is to listen and do what you think is right.
There’s a reason both Democrats and Republicans alike have such great respect for Hurd: he gets things done.
Via USA TODAY:
After taking a Snapchat video with a group of high school girls who want to become politicians, Rep. Will Hurd gave the teens a tip: You’re never going to please everyone, so do what you think is right and “don’t listen to the haters.”
The 39-year-old Texas Republican, who represents one of the most politically divided congressional districts in the nation and is the only African-American Republican man in the House, has learned to take his own advice to survive in Congress.
“It’s easy to follow the party line,” said Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Texas Democrat who often works with Hurd on border and trade issues. “But, on health care and the border, Will has put his district ahead of his party. I respect that.”
“He’s got quite an independent streak,” said Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, which includes Hurd.
Hurd has proved to be a formidable candidate, twice defeating former Democratic congressman Pete Gallego in a district that is 70% Hispanic and voted for Hillary Clinton for president last year.
During his first term, Hurd ranked third among freshman House members who had the most bills passed, just behind fellow moderates John Katko, R-N.Y., and Martha McSally, R-Ariz.
“I’m used to making tough decisions. I’m used to being criticized. That’s our natural environment … It forces you to be focused on getting results.”
Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, [said:] “Back home, people tell me all the time ‘just get something done.’ Will gets things done, and I think folks appreciate that.””