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Rep Thornberry, Republican from Texas not running
Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:30 am
Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:30 am
That makes six now.
Seems odd that 6 reps from one state all "retiring" at the same time.
Seems odd that 6 reps from one state all "retiring" at the same time.
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Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:32 am to BuckyCheese
He represents the reddest district in America, so not concerning luckily
Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:32 am to BuckyCheese
I think its 16 nationally now. But most people here will say its not a problem.
Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:33 am to BuckyCheese
Sounds like another uniparty GOPer is being forced out
Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:33 am to BuckyCheese
Perhaps they're just tired of the toxic environment in DC, especially towards GOP and conservatives, and their families.
Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:35 am to Brosef Stalin
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Rep Thornberry, Republican from Texas not running
I think its 16 nationally now. But most people here will say its not a problem.
It’s only a problem if they represent a district that could be competitive.
Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:35 am to LSUTIGER in TEXAS
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Sounds like another uniparty GOPer is being forced out
Don't know about forced out.
I'd lean more towards getting out before a light gets shown on him.
Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:38 am to BuckyCheese
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Seems odd that 6 reps from one state all "retiring" at the same time.
Being a Congressman when your party is in the minority sucks. Plain and Simple. You control nothing, you can't get anything done, you have to expand all your favors on getting a few minor projects done for your district that won't make anyone happy and you have to run and raise money nonstop.
Then add in that you have to deal with the other party in this type of toxic environment and its just not worth it for someone that has been there a few years and doesn't have any fight left in them.
Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:39 am to BuckyCheese
Google blackmailing Republicans in Texas
Were witnessing the theft of Texas
Were witnessing the theft of Texas
Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:39 am to BuckyCheese
quote:I truly believe it's the deep state at work.....blackmailing these individuals to either resign or they will go public with whatever dirt they have against them. (I'm truly convinced that 90+% of EVERYONE in DC is dirty)
Rep Thornberry, Republican from Texas not runningThat makes six now. Seems odd that 6 reps from one state all "retiring" at the same time.
Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:41 am to BuckyCheese
Well, they are either cowards who should have never asked to go to the 'front lines'...or they are dirty, and compromised in a way that would destroy their personal life.
A lot of these relatively naïve and egotistical grandstanders who like to see their name in lights, while making a big money score, are low hanging fruit for big time DC players who play Leftist hard ball. God only knows what they have on these people, being Obama has listened in on most every conversation of every serious political opponent since he gained power. Hell, Hillary got the FBI files on Opponents back when; and everybody winked and nodded.
Votes won't be the arbiter of our future. Votes will be the problem. Events will. Big events, and the repercussions therein.
A lot of these relatively naïve and egotistical grandstanders who like to see their name in lights, while making a big money score, are low hanging fruit for big time DC players who play Leftist hard ball. God only knows what they have on these people, being Obama has listened in on most every conversation of every serious political opponent since he gained power. Hell, Hillary got the FBI files on Opponents back when; and everybody winked and nodded.
Votes won't be the arbiter of our future. Votes will be the problem. Events will. Big events, and the repercussions therein.
Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:41 am to AuburnTigers
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Google blackmailing Republicans in Texas
Were witnessing the theft of Texas
Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:42 am to AuburnTigers
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Google blackmailing Republicans in Texas Were witnessing the theft of Texas
I’ve heard this as well. Operatives digging hard for dirt and forcing them to resign before they are outed.
Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:43 am to PorkSammich
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I’ve heard this as well. Operatives digging hard for dirt and forcing them to resign before they are outed.
Some of you people need to get outside and get some fresh air. Seriously.
Posted on 9/30/19 at 10:51 am to BuckyCheese
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Don't know about forced out.
I'd lean more towards getting out before a light gets shown on him.
They're being given the opportunity to hit the door before it it shown to them. This is Trump's way of being kind.
Take a look at the disproportionate number of CEOs and other C-suite executives who have resigned under Trump, too...
Posted on 9/30/19 at 11:19 am to BuckyCheese
I think he's term limited as Ranking Member on Armed Services. That, plus generally being in the minority, would be very frustrating. Thus not much reason to stick around.
Certainly not fear of a close election or primary challenge. He's solid in his District.
Certainly not fear of a close election or primary challenge. He's solid in his District.
Posted on 9/30/19 at 11:20 am to BuckyCheese
Thornberry is a casualty of the GOP's term limits on committee chairmanship
Posted on 9/30/19 at 11:23 am to Brosef Stalin
There are 200 republicans in the house. If 16 quit each cycle they would have to average almost 13 terms or 25 years in office.
Why don’t people do math before they blurt out shite?
Why don’t people do math before they blurt out shite?
Posted on 9/30/19 at 11:47 am to BuckyCheese
Wild news
Posted on 9/30/19 at 12:04 pm to BuckyCheese
Rep Thornberry, Republican from Texas not running
That frees them up to vote to impeach. They have no worry about reelection.
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Seems odd that 6 reps from one state all "retiring" at the same time.
That frees them up to vote to impeach. They have no worry about reelection.
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