GOP Retirements Mount as Dysfunction and Obstruction Paralyze Congress
• A wave of Republican House committee chairs and senior members are retiring due to frustration with dysfunction and paralysis in Congress.
• The GOP only has a narrow 3-seat majority, raising prospects of losing control in 2024 elections, further driving exits.
• Months of nasty GOP infighting, an aborted speakership vote, and right-wing obstruction have ground legislative work to a halt.
• Powerful chairs like Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Mark Green are leaving despite having years left to lead their committees.
• Members cite toxic atmosphere and inability to get things done as reasons for leaving before they planned to retire.