Rep. Ken Buck surprised many last fall when he announced he wouldn’t seek re-election, but last week, the Colorado Republican delivered an even bigger jolt when he said he wouldn’t bother to serve the remainder of his term. Asked why he was quitting, Buck told reporters, “This place just keeps going downhill, and I don’t need to spend my time here.” He’s not alone in coming to this conclusion. The Washington Post labeled recent developments the “Great Resignation.
Democratic Rep. Brian Higgins resigned to become president of Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Buffalo.Republican Rep. Bill Johnson of Ohio resigned to take over as president of Youngstown State University.Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska resigned to take over as president of the University of Florida.Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California resigned because being an ousted House speaker wasn’t any fun.Republican Rep.
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