Friday, March 29, 2024

Two More House Democrats Announce Their Retirement

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Two more Democrats are joining the party's exodus from .

Reps. (Calif.) and (R.I.) revealed this afternoon that they'll be joining the more than two dozen House Democrats making this term their last.

The latest announcements come as poll numbers point to a midterm shellacking. Indeed, Gallup reported yesterday that political party preferences shifted from a decisive nine-point Democratic advantage in 2021 to a clear five-point Republican edge in 2022.

's new congressional map made McNerney's district significantly more competitive. Under the right circumstance, he could've faced a strong challenge. Langevin's district is safer for Democrats, but no one likes being in the minority.

McNerney explained his decision on Twitter:

Hot Air adds:

The Sacramento Bee reports that McNerney's decision to leave the new 9th district means another incumbent Democrat, Rep. Josh Harder, will jump into that race. As for Rep. Langevin, he made his announcement in a column for the Providence Journal:

For the last 37 years, I have woken up every day with one goal in mind: serving the people of Rhode Island. After all, I love this state, and I love the people who live here. It has been the privilege of a lifetime to represent Rhode Islanders as a delegate and secretary to the Rhode Island Constitutional Convention, as State Representative, as Secretary of State, and now, as a Congressman…

I have not come to this decision lightly, but it is time for me to chart a new course, which will allow me to stay closer to home and spend more time with my family and friends. And while I don't know what's next for me just yet, whatever I do will always be in service of Rhode Island.

He also posted a video:

Langevin's decision was called “shocking” by Politico which notes that last April he had vowed to run again.

However, Democrats did get some good news today when former Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette (R) announced that he would not be running in Michigan's redrawn 8th District.

So, what do you think? Are you confident that there are still a large number of Democrats preparing to announce their retirement? We look forward to hearing your thoughts below!

ALN Staff
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3 COMMENTS

  1. Now if we could just get rid of the rest of the left wing loonies in our government maybe we could get the United States back on the right track and maybe, just maybe, save the nation from going bankrupt

  2. Those Dems who are quiteing know darned well the party is going to take a hit, people are fed up with stupid politicians from Biden on down.

  3. More Democrats quiteing the better, this party has dug their hole come Nov we’ll gladly fill the hole in . They know their goose is cooking, well done.

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