Republican Lawmakers Are Leaving Office Out Of Fear Of The Party's Base, Report Claims: 'I'd Rather My House Not Get Firebombed'
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Republican lawmakers are increasingly leaving office out of fear of the party's base, according to a new report

Another report noted that 41 U.S. lawmakers announced they won’t seek reelection at the end of their terms and more are expected to follow

The Atlantic described the feeling among Indiana Republicans, especially as members of the GOP block a redistricting plan that would allow the party to get more seats.

Another report by Axios claimed that House Republicans are also considering leaving office soon as infighting and external threats mount. The outlet noted that 41 lawmakers have announced they won’t seek reelection at the end of their terms and more are expected to follow.

  • bluemellophone@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    There is a big difference between fearing you’ll lose your job vs. fearing you’ll lose your house with children possibly inside.

    Regardless, these GOP members are fearing violence from the far right side of their party.

    • BeeegScaaawyCripple@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      I mean the local ultra maga nut job “vandalized” his own house (I seen’t it happen with these four eyes) to spray paint let’s go Brandon on his own garage and fence. Did a very poor job too, had terrible can control.

      While I fear they may lose it and get violent, a larger and more realistic fear is that they’ll have an unintentional discharge somewhat fatal. I like his wife and kids (they think he’s nuts too).