New: Wisconsin GOP Rep. Sean Duffy is resigning from Congress

[Mrs. Overall]

He is resigning because his wife is expecting a baby who has been diagnosed with medical issues. So, not a scandal this time?

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Jake Sherman
@JakeSherman

Wisconsin GOP Rep. Sean Duffy is resigning from Congress, per several sources.

His resignation statement: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EC6CC2IXkAAIO9B?format=png&name=small

[UniteFightBack]

1. Maybe he's going to cash in at faux before dumps big implosion. nt

[Tommy_Carcetti]

2. That's what happens when people stop being polite.....

....and start getting real.

[cabot]

6. Nice one

[a kennedy]

3. Yeehaaa......loser that he is.

[GoCubsGo]

4. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

I wouldn't be surprised if there's a scandal involved. That's the usual reason, although it could also be a reading of writing on the wall. I haven't seen any polls on this asshole, but it's possible that he's destined to lose his seat next November.

[malaise]

5. What's the scandal?

There must be a scandal

[Maraya1969]

7. This is a good reason for leaving if it is true. But the baby isn't even born yet! And I hope

he has enough money to not have to work.

I guess what I am saying is, it looks a little suspicious. I hope their baby is OK.

[karynnj]

9. I would absolutely not second guess this at this point

If they have been told by doctors that there is a problem, they will face many challenges when the birth happens. It would be wise to prepare as much as possible before hand to deal with the issue. Also, after a quick look at wikipedia, he and his wife have 8 other children.

The life of a Congressman, that requires they reside in the district and spend a large amount of time in DC has to be very tough for any family. Whether the family actually lives in the DC area and maintains a voting address and returns often enough to keep the constituents happy or if the family lives in district and the Congressman spends at least 4 days a week in DC -- this would be hard and the wife is almost a single parent. Adding a child with medical problems would likely make it impossible.

[a kennedy]

11. and it's his 9th one!!!!!!

Duffy posted on his Facebook page Monday that he is resigning on Sept. 23 to spend more time with his family. Duffy says that he recently learned that his ninth child due in October has a heart condition and "will need even more love, time, and attention due to complications."

[Wellstone ruled]

8. Something started to smell to high hell

when he moved from Hayward to Wausau. His District was Gerrymandered just for him by the Wisconsin GOP in order to get rid of Dave Obe. There is a ton more going on.

[Neema]

10. If that's the real reason, I hope the baby is okay. But maybe this is sign he should stop using his

wife as a broodmare.

[a kennedy]

12. Exactly....9 kids??? Way to many, JMHO

[Neema]

14. Yeah waaaaaaay too many. This planet cannot support this many humans as it is.

And I am child of a huge family. I'm doing my part by not having any.

[struggle4progress]

13. "I don't think it will be safe for me in DC when the public figures out what we've been doing"