Gary O'Connor, Texas Democrat Who Called Tim Scott an 'Oreo,' Announces Resignation On 5/4/21 at 4:17 PM EDT Gary O'Connor, the Texas Democratic official who called Senator Tim Scott an "oreo," announced his resignation as Lamar County Democratic Party chair on Tuesday. "I am deeply and sincerely sorry for my inappropriate and hurtful use of racist term I used to describe Sen. Tim Scott on my personal Facebook page," he told the Washington Examiner in a statement. "It was insensitive, and I have embarrassed myself and my party by its use." He continued, "As a result, I feel compelled to offer my resignation as chair of the Lamar County Democratic Party for consideration by the County Executive Committee."