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Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz Will Not Seek Re-Election
« on: April 19, 2017, 04:15:14 pm »
Rep. Jason Chaffetz will not seek re-election in 2018, two sources who have been informed of his decision told BuzzFeed on Wednesday morning.

Chaffetz later confirmed in a statement on Facebook that he will "will not be a candidate for any office in 2018."

"Since late 2003 I have been fully engaged with politics as a campaign manager, a chief of staff, a candidate and as a Member of Congress. I have long advocated public service should be for a limited time and not a lifetime or full career. Many of you have heard me advocate, 'Get in, serve, and get out.' After more than 1,500 nights away from my home, it is time. I may run again for public office, but not in 2018," he said.

Chaffetz said he was confident he "would continue to be re-elected by large margins," and there were "no ulterior motives" behind his decision. But Chaffetz has said that he's interested in taking a "serious look" running for governor in 2020.

More: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexislevinson/utah-congressman-jason-chaffetz-will-not-seek-re-election

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Re: Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz Will Not Seek Re-Election
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2017, 04:17:40 pm »
I can fully identify with a man wanting to sleep in his own bed at night. 
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Re: Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz Will Not Seek Re-Election
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2017, 04:18:50 pm »
Very much so.  :beer:
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Re: Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz Will Not Seek Re-Election
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2017, 04:28:19 pm »
Too much time in DC makes a good man go bad. This one would rather leave DC.
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Re: Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz Will Not Seek Re-Election
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2017, 04:29:27 pm »
Now who will issue the subpoenas, yielding so much entertainment?!


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