#retirements

#retirements

The U.S. House of Representatives may soon see a mass "exodus" of Republican lawmakers who are frustrated with their party's inability to pass legislation and are anticipating Democrats retaking the chamber next year. Multiple Republican lawmakers and aides have said they expect the retirement announcements to start pouring in over the coming weeks, with one insider estimating as many as 20 House Republicans throwing in the towel, according to a recent report in .

Paulson began his time at KTVU-TV Fox 2 in July 2000 as a meteorologist. A longtime Bay Area resident, he attended Campolindo High School in Moraga, and Cal State Chico. One half of "the fog brothers" with fellow anchor Sal Castaneda, Paulson was celebrated by the whole staff Friday morning. He recounted a story of coming to the Bay Area from Denver, in which he was initially offered an opportunity to fill in for one day per month.