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 wonā€™t seek reelection at the end of their terms and more are expected to follow

The AtlanticĀ describedĀ 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 AxiosĀ claimedĀ that House Republicans are also considering leaving office soon as infighting and external threats mount. The outletĀ noted that 41 lawmakers have announced they wonā€™t seek reelection at the end of their terms and more are expected to follow.

  • DagwoodIII@piefed.socialEnglish
    104Ā·
    11 days ago

    The really funny thing is that the same people who have acted threatened by Antifa and LGBTQ+ for years are running from the base the second they take one tiny step away from pure orthodoxy

    • kescusay@lemmy.world
      30Ā·
      11 days ago

      Well of course. They knew all along that theyā€™ve been cultivating a base driven by unreasoning fear and hate, and they know full well how violent such people can be.

      There was never a moment when the politicians pushing that fear and hate didnā€™t know they were full of shit.