Congressional Brain Drain: Why So Many Are Calling It Quits
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Party polarization - Moderate and institutionalist Republicans are retiring due to the Trump-centric, extremist direction of the party
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Dysfunction - Members are frustrated with the toxicity, lack of productivity, and chaos in Congress
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Personal ambition - Some members are leaving Congress to pursue Senate seats, governorships, or the presidency
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Electoral challenges - Redistricting and gerrymandering has made reelection impossible for some members
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Typical reasons - Retirements so far align with past trends around age, generational change, and career timing