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

Wed Apr 19, 2017, 11:10 AM

Apr 2017

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https://www.axios.com/men-who-earn-less-than-wives-become-more-partisan-study-2368512495.html

.... "After long consultation with my family and prayerful consideration, I have decided I will not be a candidate for any office in 2018. Since late 2003 I have been fully engaged with politics as a campaign manager, a chief of staff, a candidate and as a Member of Congress. I have long advocated public service should be for a limited time and not a lifetime or full career. Many of you have heard me advocate, "Get in, serve, and get out." After more than 1,500 nights away from my home, it is time. I may run again for public office, but not in 2018."

Why it matters: Chaffetz chairs the powerful House Oversight Committee, and spent much of 2016 investigating Hillary Clinton's emails. He's been less visible during the Trump administration.

Upcoming Utah political races after 2018: Governor in 2020.

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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