On Sunday, journalists inboxes overflowed with politicians statements of admiration for the late U.S. Rep. Walter Jones and his consistent independence from party.
On Monday, this headline topped Google News: Another government shutdown looms as both parties dig in their heels on immigration.
The accolades for the Republican Jones, who died Sunday at age 76, centered around his dedication to principles and country over party. Jones, said senator and fellow North Carolinian Thom Tillis, will be remembered for always following his convictions, no matter the political…
