Wisconsin Republican says she's not running for Congress

https://www.wpr.org/leah-vukmir-not-running-congress

Former Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir says she will not run for Congress next year.

Vukmir was one of the highest profile Republicans considering running to replace the retiring U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner in the 5th Congressional District. That is a solidly Republican district covering Milwaukee's northern and western suburbs.

Vukmir said in a statement that her transition to working for the National Taxpayers Union has been rewarding and given her the chance to "enjoy some personal freedom." She said she is prioritizing family and friends after serving 16 years in the state Legislature.

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Anonymous wrote:Darrell Issa to run for Duncan Hunter’s seat?
http://www.rollcall.com/news/campaigns/former-rep-darrell-issa-is-launching-an-exploratory-committee-for-rep-duncan-hunters-seat

Eeeew.

Ouch.
“But now the Republican who ran for Issa’s seat last cycle with his blessing is blasting the man she sought to replace.

“Issa: The wrong candidate for all the ‘Right’ reasons,” reads a missive from Diane Harkey obtained by POLITICO. Last cycle, she suffered one of the most lopsided defeats among the seven seats Democrats flipped in California.

The scathing letter from Harkey blasts Issa as “a quitter who neglected his own constituents for years and cost us a once reliably Republican Congressional District,” and argues he undercut her campaign for the 49th District last year by waffling on whether to run and then casting doubt on the seat’s winnability — including by going on Fox News and saying a Democrat would win the district.”
https://www.politico.com/states/california/story/2019/09/11/issa-blasted-by-former-gop-ally-as-he-considers-new-congressional-bid-1183727

Trump put this out on Twitter today trying to deflect blame for all the GOP House retirements:

“House Republicans should allow Chairs of Committees to remain for longer than 6 years. It forces great people, and real leaders, to leave after serving. The Dems have unlimited terms. While that has its own problems, it is a better way to go. Fewer people, in the end, will leave!”

By the way, no longer being eligible to chair a committee doesn’t actually force you to retire.

Anonymous wrote:Darrell Issa to run for Duncan Hunter’s seat?
http://www.rollcall.com/news/campaigns/former-rep-darrell-issa-is-launching-an-exploratory-committee-for-rep-duncan-hunters-seat

Eeeew.

Darrell Issa to run for Duncan Hunter’s seat?
http://www.rollcall.com/news/campaigns/former-rep-darrell-issa-is-launching-an-exploratory-committee-for-rep-duncan-hunters-seat

Anonymous wrote:Yeowch - a Wisconsin Republican isn't running for reelection. He's been in Congress in 1978.

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/459998-republican-jim-sensenbrenner-announces-he-wont-seek-reelection

Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) announced he will not seek reelection during an interview with Wisconsin radio host Mark Belling on Wednesday.

The Wisconsin Republican, 76, was first elected to the lower chamber in 1978.

“When I began my public service in 1968, I said I would know when it was time to step back. After careful consideration, I have determined at the completion of this term, my 21st term in Congress, it will be that time," he said in a statement, describing his record during that period.

Sensenbrenner currently sits on the House Judiciary Committee and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Growing up Minnesotan, Sensenbrenner was a big enough presence that I knew his name on the other side of the state.

On the D side, Susan Davis will not run again for her safe D seat in San Diego.
https://susandavis.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=395162

Anonymous wrote:Yeowch - a Wisconsin Republican isn't running for reelection. He's been in Congress in 1978.

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/459998-republican-jim-sensenbrenner-announces-he-wont-seek-reelection

Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) announced he will not seek reelection during an interview with Wisconsin radio host Mark Belling on Wednesday.

The Wisconsin Republican, 76, was first elected to the lower chamber in 1978.

“When I began my public service in 1968, I said I would know when it was time to step back. After careful consideration, I have determined at the completion of this term, my 21st term in Congress, it will be that time," he said in a statement, describing his record during that period.

Sensenbrenner currently sits on the House Judiciary Committee and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Wow. Sensenbrenner is the second most senior House member.

One thing I heard today in an interview with a reporter with the Texas Tribune - about Flores’ retirement before this broke - was that think about all the money that these popular guys in safer districts who have been around for a decade+ raise that they don’t end up needing, precisely because they’re longtime incumbents of safe seats. That money then gets redistributed to other candidates who do need it. So there are fewer popular incumbents raising money, and more money that needs to be spent to defend shakier candidates or for the new candidates they hope to flip seats.

Yeowch - a Wisconsin Republican isn't running for reelection. He's been in Congress in 1978.

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/459998-republican-jim-sensenbrenner-announces-he-wont-seek-reelection

Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) announced he will not seek reelection during an interview with Wisconsin radio host Mark Belling on Wednesday.

The Wisconsin Republican, 76, was first elected to the lower chamber in 1978.

“When I began my public service in 1968, I said I would know when it was time to step back. After careful consideration, I have determined at the completion of this term, my 21st term in Congress, it will be that time," he said in a statement, describing his record during that period.

Sensenbrenner currently sits on the House Judiciary Committee and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

And another one from Texas

https://www.axios.com/bill-flores-retirement-texas-house-republican-1048f6b5-d746-4de2-b933-8a72faa85569.html

Rep. Bill Flores (R-Texas) announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in 2020, becoming the fifth Texas Republican — and the 15th Republican overall — to retire from the House this term.

The big picture: House Republicans want to regain control of the chamber from Democrats in 2020, but the continued exodus of GOP members will make the task even more challenging. Texas, which hold 38 electoral college votes, is becoming a more competitive state for Democrats across all levels of government.

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Anonymous wrote:gbye to another republican - this one in illinois

https://kmox.radio.com/articles/news/illinois-gop-congressman-john-shimkus-will-not-run-2020

Illinois GOP Rep. John Shimkus announced Friday on the Mark Reardon Show that he will not run for reelection in 2020.

In his 12th term right now, Shimkus was reelected in 2018 with more than 70% of the vote. He has represented Illinois' 15th Congressional District since 2013, before that he was represented Illinois' 19th Congressional District, since 2003.

A 12 termer with 70% of the vote last time? Damn. Internal GOP polling must be approaching the event horizon.

It’s no fun being in the House minority. And he may lose his seat anyway after redistricting - Illinois is going to lose one or two seats.

So why announce it?

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Anonymous wrote:gbye to another republican - this one in illinois

https://kmox.radio.com/articles/news/illinois-gop-congressman-john-shimkus-will-not-run-2020

Illinois GOP Rep. John Shimkus announced Friday on the Mark Reardon Show that he will not run for reelection in 2020.

In his 12th term right now, Shimkus was reelected in 2018 with more than 70% of the vote. He has represented Illinois' 15th Congressional District since 2013, before that he was represented Illinois' 19th Congressional District, since 2003.

A 12 termer with 70% of the vote last time? Damn. Internal GOP polling must be approaching the event horizon.

It’s no fun being in the House minority. And he may lose his seat anyway after redistricting - Illinois is going to lose one or two seats.

Anonymous wrote:gbye to another republican - this one in illinois

https://kmox.radio.com/articles/news/illinois-gop-congressman-john-shimkus-will-not-run-2020

Illinois GOP Rep. John Shimkus announced Friday on the Mark Reardon Show that he will not run for reelection in 2020.

In his 12th term right now, Shimkus was reelected in 2018 with more than 70% of the vote. He has represented Illinois' 15th Congressional District since 2013, before that he was represented Illinois' 19th Congressional District, since 2003.

A 12 termer with 70% of the vote last time? Damn. Internal GOP polling must be approaching the event horizon.