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WiVoter

(1,126 posts) Sun Feb 11, 2024, 11:59 AM Feb 2024

Mike Gallagher Not Running For Reelection

He was one of three Republicans who voted against impeachment. He said on local TV that no one asked him to leave. I call BS on that. Wonder what his plans will be. https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4460632-wisconsin-rep-gallagher-will-not-seek-reelection/amp/

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Mike Gallagher Not Running For Reelection (Original Post) WiVoter Feb 2024 OP

Rats leaving a sinking ship LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2024 #1

I doubt they asked him to leave per se. sybylla Feb 2024 #2

Saw this on Threads yesterday, but there was no link AllyCat Feb 2024 #3

LetMyPeopleVote

(154,421 posts)

1. Rats leaving a sinking ship

Reply to WiVoter (Original post)

Sun Feb 11, 2024, 02:27 PM

Feb 2024

sybylla

(8,655 posts)

2. I doubt they asked him to leave per se.

Reply to WiVoter (Original post)

Sun Feb 11, 2024, 04:14 PM

Feb 2024

But fundraising for that seat was going to be difficult. It also wasn't too late to primary him. We all know how dirty the GQP plays. Probably wanted to protect his family.

OTOH, he might have just decided he's had enough of the bullshit before he voted against impeachment.

AllyCat

(17,097 posts)

3. Saw this on Threads yesterday, but there was no link

Reply to WiVoter (Original post)

Sun Feb 11, 2024, 04:59 PM

Feb 2024

If he means what he says, he could just resign now.

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