- Oct 9, 2004
- 9,215
- 6,818
- 136
So say NBC's sources, at least.
He's in California, so his departure will only matter so much... but because it's California, this means there's a real chance a Democrat will take his seat. And this comes on the back of fellow California Republican Ed Royce retiring.
Combine this with previous news and there are a lot of veteran Republicans who are conveniently declining to seek re-election or retiring in 2018. It's as if they're facing a massive public backlash and would rather quit than lose a reelection bid (or serve under an unpopular President).
He's in California, so his departure will only matter so much... but because it's California, this means there's a real chance a Democrat will take his seat. And this comes on the back of fellow California Republican Ed Royce retiring.
Combine this with previous news and there are a lot of veteran Republicans who are conveniently declining to seek re-election or retiring in 2018. It's as if they're facing a massive public backlash and would rather quit than lose a reelection bid (or serve under an unpopular President).