Wave of GOP retirements threaten 2020 comeback
By Scott Wong and Mike Lillis - 09/07/19 06:00 AM EDT
A wave of House GOP retirements that accelerated during the August recess is creating fresh headaches for party leaders and suggesting Republicans see little chance of winning back the chamber in 2020.
So far, 15 Republicans have announced this cycle they are retiring, resigning or running for other offices, including eight since the summer recess began in late July.
A handful of those departing, like Rep. Will Hurd
William Ballard Hurd(R-Texas), would have faced tough reelections in competitive districts.
But the vast majority occupy safe, conservative seats — a sign that these lawmakers may be fatigued from the chaotic Trump era and have no desire to wander in the political wilderness for another two years or longer after losing the House in 2018.
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