High-profile Republicans head for the exits amid House GOP dysfunction

[Dulcinea]

House Republicans were shocked by some of the recent high-profile retirements announced by their colleagues, which have included powerful committee chairs and rising stars inside the GOP.
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“A lot of us are frustrated with what’s going on, and that’s just being flat-out honest,” he told CNN. “It’s foolish. And it’s been proven to be foolish. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.”

As the 118th Congress has been dominated by deep dysfunction and bitter divisions inside the GOP, a number of Republicans – particularly from the so-called governing wing – are heading for the exits. So far, 23 GOP lawmakers have decided to not seek reelection or resigned early, including five committee chairs, though some have cited personal reasons or are seeking higher office.

Still, the caliber and timing of some of the retirements has raised alarm bells, particularly those who are giving up coveted committee gavels that some work their whole career to achieve.

https://news.yahoo.com/high-profile-republicans-head-exits-100023916.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=0_00

[2naSalit]

1. They shouldn't see...

Their terms as careers.

[gab13by13]

2. Reagan Republicans to be replaced by Magats

Maybe we can flip some seats?

[NJCher]

3. Did you catch the part about

Having to endorse trump?

That day is coming.😱

The way I’m looking at this is that it’s just another sign of their implosion. Nobody wants to be a railroad car on the failure train. People, even scumbags who would run as a Republican, realize they have lives to live and careers to build. There’s nothing here for them.

[RKP5637]

4. We now have only one political party in the US, the democrats. The GOP is gone and is now "The Terrorists."