House Republicans fear reelection chances in wake of chaotic term: ‘We have nothing’
By
Misty Severi
January 22, 2024 12:09 pm
House Republicans are starting to fear their reelection chances in November in the wake of a chaotic term that saw the first ousting of a House speaker and a divided party that has resulted in light legislative accomplishments.
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) expressed his concern about his ability to campaign in 2024, claiming the lack of productivity in Congress was “embarrassing.”
“We have nothing. In my opinion, we have nothing to go out there and campaign on,” Biggs told Newsmax earlier this year. “It’s embarrassing.”
Governing in a divided Congress is already difficult in terms of passing meaningful legislation, but Republicans have also faced pushback within their own party by a group of far-right members who have opposed any deals or compromises with Democrats.
Although the term has been slow in terms of legislation, there are still at least three bills that could give Republicans the victories and momentum they need this cycle. One is a spending deal between both chambers, which could give the GOP a chance to achieve spending cuts. A second is a Senate immigration deal that would give Republicans credit for tougher border and immigration laws. The third is a bipartisan tax bill that recently passed through committee and gives the GOP an opening to deliver tax breaks to the business community.
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