Virginia Rep. Thomas Garrett Acknowledges Alcoholism, Won't Seek Re-Election
The announcement follows recent reports that Garrett and his wife routinely demanded that office aides perform menial tasks for the couple, including watching their dog.
Virginia Rep. Thomas Garrett says he is dropping his bid for re-election because of his alcoholism and a desire to be with his family — an announcement that came just days after he insisted he was not quitting.
"There's one area where I haven't been honest. The tragedy is that any Monday as he choked back tears.
