GOP members of Congress are stepping down in droves. Dems say they see the writing on the wall. - LGBTQ Nation

"Republicans know they are going to lose in November. By retiring now, they're avoiding the inevitable humiliation of losing their seats - and gavels. Good riddance."

"Issa is the 35th Republican to announce he will not be running for reelection in November, which is the most Republican retirements since at least 1930, according to Rolling Stone. The publication also pointed out that it has now surpassed the number of GOP candidates (34) who stepped down before the midterms during the president's first term, when Democrats won a 41-seat majority."

Rep. Darell Issa announced he will not seek reelection after 25 years in Congress, becoming the 35th Republican to do so—the highest number since at least 1930. This retirement wave exceeds the 34 GOP retirements before the previous midterms when Democrats gained a 41-seat majority. Combined with Democratic retirements, the House faces its lowest reelection participation since the 20th century. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee officials attribute these retirements to Republican recognition of anticipated electoral losses. Low approval ratings for Congress and the president, alongside recent unpopular foreign policy decisions, have prompted lawmakers across parties to reassess their political futures.

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