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Republican lawmakers are leaving office out of fear of the party’s base, report claims: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’ (www.latintimes.com)

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Another report noted that 41 U.S. lawmakers announced they won't seek reelection at the end of their terms and more are expected to follow

The Atlantic described the feeling among Indiana Republicans, especially as members of the GOP block a redistricting plan that would allow the party to get more seats.

Another report by Axios claimed that House Republicans are also considering leaving office soon as infighting and external threats mount. The outlet noted that 41 lawmakers have announced they won't seek reelection at the end of their terms and more are expected to follow.

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[-] kescusay@lemmy.world 29 points 1 day ago

Well of course. They knew all along that they've been cultivating a base driven by unreasoning fear and hate, and they know full well how violent such people can be.

There was never a moment when the politicians pushing that fear and hate didn't know they were full of shit.

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