[M]ore Republicans are retiring ahead of the midterms than at any point in nearly a century, according to an ABC News tally of retirement announcements and a review of historical data since 1930 compiled by the Brookings Institution.
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It includes powerful committee chairs, including Graves and Rep. Jodey Arrington of Texas, the Republican leader of the House Budget Committee; veterans such as retired Navy SEAL Rep. Morgan Luttrell of Texas and retired Air Force brigadier general Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska; and 20 Republicans running for Senate or governor of their home states.
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Many of the lawmakers cited personal reasons, including long careers and their families, as shaping their decisions not to seek office again.
ABC News
They wouldn't be retiring if they thought they had a chance at winning. It's obvious they don't want to have a loss on their record, and they don't want to be blamed for the party crashing. Whatever their reasons, good riddance.
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