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RockaFowler

(7,429 posts) Wed Apr 19, 2017, 10:38 AM Apr 2017

Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz Will Not Seek Re-Election, Per Sources [View all]

https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexislevinson/utah-congressman-jason-chaffetz-will-not-seek-re-election?utm_term=.hv6BzW7A8#.vdrOygVl5

Rep. Jason Chaffetz will not seek re-election in 2018, two sources who have been informed of his decision tell BuzzFeed News.

The Utah Republican was first elected in 2008 to represent Utah’s 3rd District.

As chairman the House Oversight Committee, Chaffetz has drawn attention and criticism for his handling of conflicts of interest investigation into Hillary Clinton and potential investigations into President Donald Drumpf. Some of that criticism bubbled over in recent months, with angry constituents lambasting Chaffetz at a packed town hall over the February recess.

A spokesperson for Chaffetz did not immediately return a request for comment.

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Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz Will Not Seek Re-Election, Per Sources [View all] RockaFowler Apr 2017 OP

i think Russians have something on him JI7 Apr 2017 #1

That rumor has circulated quite a bit on twitter but only 'sources" cited (it that). Perhaps Trump riversedge Apr 2017 #3

Agreed. The Russians have something on several TheDebbieDee Apr 2017 #4

Yeah Gothmog Apr 2017 #2

Please let this be true. And for the worst, most scandalous reasons. (nt) Paladin Apr 2017 #5

Please don't show the sex tape. volstork Apr 2017 #35

Please be true. OliverQ Apr 2017 #6

Utah will have no problem choosing a suitably terrible replacement. Act_of_Reparation Apr 2017 #7

Rep. Pooh-Bear quitting to spend time looking for his nose . . . hatrack Apr 2017 #8

msnbc confirming this just now. riversedge Apr 2017 #9

MSNBC Breaking now.. fun n serious Apr 2017 #10

He wants to lobby for the private sector. muntrv Apr 2017 #32

kompromat. nt Maven Apr 2017 #11

Agreed Chevy Apr 2017 #34

Good. Bye Felicia. PatsFan87 Apr 2017 #12

But he still will not be able to look his daughter in the eye... Freethinker65 Apr 2017 #13

*That's* a day brightener!1 UTUSN Apr 2017 #14

Will he be in prison? n/t malaise Apr 2017 #15

So, the rumors WERE true Dem2 Apr 2017 #16

Do tell about these rumors you know of. fun n serious Apr 2017 #18

He's running away as fast as he can. So what's he trying to hide? nt babylonsister Apr 2017 #17

His FB claims it's about term limits & might run for something after '18 - shucks! UTUSN Apr 2017 #19

Term Limits? At the Federal Level? hatrack Apr 2017 #21

*His* supposed personal belief, not statutory UTUSN Apr 2017 #24

Nah, he probably sees the handwriting on the wall vlyons Apr 2017 #20

Don't let the door lillypaddle Apr 2017 #22

I wish I could smile as smug as he can askyagerz Apr 2017 #23

Guess he had a come to Smith moment and accepted, people yelling at him are not paid protesters.... Xolodno Apr 2017 #25

Now that he can no longer harass Senator Clinton not fooled Apr 2017 #26

He has another one year and nine months to tell his lies. And the damage is done. StevieM Apr 2017 #29

Either the Russians, someone in Utah, or both have serious dirt on him meow2u3 Apr 2017 #27

Buh-BYE. calimary Apr 2017 #28

Yes, it's hard to represent your district from the confines of a prison cell Mr. Ected Apr 2017 #30

First defection of the Russia Rats. lark Apr 2017 #31

Don't let the door hit you, a-hole wryter2000 Apr 2017 #33