The early resignation of Rep. Mike Gallagher, planned for next month, has sparked controversy and concern within the Republican Party, as it potentially jeopardizes the GOP's slim majority in the House. Gallagher, who had previously announced he would not seek reelection in November, decided to leave Congress early, a move that has angered his colleagues and led to calls for his expulsion by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. This resignation, along with that of Rep. Ken Buck, has left the GOP majority on edge, with lawmakers reportedly "really f****ing pissed", fearing that control of the House could flip to the Democrats. The situation is further complicated by the fact that control of the Senate is also in a precarious balance, with Democrats holding a one-seat majority and key races from Maryland to Arizona that could tip the balance to the GOP.
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Republican finger pointing and frustration grows as lawmakers Mike Gallagher and Ken Buck quit Congress early and hamstring the GOP's slim majority: 'People are 'really f****ing pissed' https://t.co/6n669orrOY https://t.co/sLe6MDel8I
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says that GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher should be expelled because he’s resigning from Congress next month: “What Mike Gallagher did yesterday was intentional, purposeful, and puts our entire majority at risk.” https://t.co/NB77JZ2Q5v
Marjorie Taylor Greene says GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher should be expelled because he’s resigning from Congress next month: “What Mike Gallagher did yesterday was intentional, purposeful, and puts our entire majority at risk.” https://t.co/NB77JZ2Q5v
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He had announced he would not seek reelection in November but ultimately decided to leave early, angering his colleagues because his departure further reduced Republicans' thin control of the House. https://t.co/9KvahoixjH