Two Republican Lawmakers Opt Out of Re-Election Following Tumultuous Speaker Fight
Two Republican members of Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2024, marking another sign of internal strain within the GOP following weeks of turbulence over the House speakership. One of them, Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado, pointed directly to former President Donald Trump and ongoing election-denial rhetoric as key factors behind his decision to step aside.
Buck confirmed his announcement in an interview on MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports, saying his choice stemmed “in part” from the Republican Party’s continued embrace of Trump’s false claims that the 2020 presidential race was stolen.
“I’ve decided, Andrea, I’m not going to seek re-election,” Buck told Mitchell, noting his frustration with both congressional dysfunction and the party’s ongoing reliance on conspiracy narratives tied to the election and January 6. “I always have been disappointed with our inability in Congress to deal with major …
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