Summary
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has created a "GOP Retirement Watch" bingo card listing Republican Congress members they think might leave office. House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing internal issues as several Republicans consider exiting, which could affect the GOP's control in Congress. Representative Nancy Mace, who is on the bingo card, denied she plans to leave and criticized Congress’s current pace.
Key Facts
- The Democratic Committee released a bingo card featuring Republicans they believe may retire, including Speaker Mike Johnson.
- The card lists 16 Republicans, including Nancy Mace and Marjorie Taylor Greene.
- Several Republicans have announced plans to exit Congress, raising concerns about losing their majority in upcoming elections.
- Nancy Mace has denied plans to retire, despite expressing dissatisfaction with how Congress is operating.
- Criticism of Speaker Johnson includes handling of legislative sessions and keeping members out during a government shutdown.
- Some Republicans are trying to bypass Johnson through discharge petitions to push issues forward.
- Representative Elise Stefanik criticized Johnson's leadership and said he might not be elected Speaker if voted on again today.
- Johnson encouraged Republicans to address concerns directly with him rather than publicly.
