Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz Will Not Seek Re-Election, Per Sources

[RockaFowler]

https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexislevinson/utah-congressman-jason-chaffetz-will-not-seek-re-election?utm_term=.hv6BzW7A8#.vdrOygVl5

Rep. Jason Chaffetz will not seek re-election in 2018, two sources who have been informed of his decision tell BuzzFeed News.

The Utah Republican was first elected in 2008 to represent Utah’s 3rd District.

As chairman the House Oversight Committee, Chaffetz has drawn attention and criticism for his handling of conflicts of interest investigation into Hillary Clinton and potential investigations into President Donald Drumpf. Some of that criticism bubbled over in recent months, with angry constituents lambasting Chaffetz at a packed town hall over the February recess.

A spokesperson for Chaffetz did not immediately return a request for comment.

[JI7]

1. i think Russians have something on him

[riversedge]

3. That rumor has circulated quite a bit on twitter but only 'sources" cited (it that). Perhaps Trump

has other plans for him?? so many spots in his adm. not filled yet.

[TheDebbieDee]

4. Agreed. The Russians have something on several

Hi-ranking republicants hence DTJ doesn't fear Impeachment... YET!

[Gothmog]

2. Yeah

[Paladin]

5. Please let this be true. And for the worst, most scandalous reasons. (nt)

[volstork]

35. Please don't show the sex tape.

I'm traumatized enough as it is...

[OliverQ]

6. Please be true.

I despise Chaffetz. Would be so nice for him to be out of Congress.

[Act_of_Reparation]

7. Utah will have no problem choosing a suitably terrible replacement.

[hatrack]

8. Rep. Pooh-Bear quitting to spend time looking for his nose . . .

If true, good riddance! Assclown.

[riversedge]

9. msnbc confirming this just now.

[fun n serious]

10. MSNBC Breaking now..

He wants to go back to the private sector... Yeah right!

[muntrv]

32. He wants to lobby for the private sector.

[Maven]

11. kompromat. nt

[Chevy]

34. Agreed

maybe the private email is the key.

[PatsFan87]

12. Good. Bye Felicia.

How much money should we bet that he'll run for Senate or Governor down the road? Or he becomes a lobbyist.

[Freethinker65]

13. But he still will not be able to look his daughter in the eye...

[UTUSN]

14. *That's* a day brightener!1

[malaise]

15. Will he be in prison? n/t

[Dem2]

16. So, the rumors WERE true

This implies that other rumors are also likely true.

Hmmm, silent coup?

[fun n serious]

18. Do tell about these rumors you know of.

[babylonsister]

17. He's running away as fast as he can. So what's he trying to hide? nt

[UTUSN]

19. His FB claims it's about term limits & might run for something after '18 - shucks!

********QUOTE*******

https://www.axios.com/men-who-earn-less-than-wives-become-more-partisan-study-2368512495.html

.... "After long consultation with my family and prayerful consideration, I have decided I will not be a candidate for any office in 2018. Since late 2003 I have been fully engaged with politics as a campaign manager, a chief of staff, a candidate and as a Member of Congress. I have long advocated public service should be for a limited time and not a lifetime or full career. Many of you have heard me advocate, "Get in, serve, and get out." After more than 1,500 nights away from my home, it is time. I may run again for public office, but not in 2018."

Why it matters: Chaffetz chairs the powerful House Oversight Committee, and spent much of 2016 investigating Hillary Clinton's emails. He's been less visible during the Trump administration.

Upcoming Utah political races after 2018: Governor in 2020.

********UNQUOTE********

[hatrack]

21. Term Limits? At the Federal Level?

[UTUSN]

24. *His* supposed personal belief, not statutory

[vlyons]

20. Nah, he probably sees the handwriting on the wall

People despise Trump - yes even establishment republicans hate him. The luster has worn off Paul Ryan and other GOP "stars." he may have internal polls that show a tough campaign to hold his seat. So heck! Might as well throw in the towel and cash in as a lobbyist somewhere, or get a cushy gig with a RW PAC, think tank, law firm, or university somewhere.

[lillypaddle]

22. Don't let the door

hit ya in the ass, fuckhead.

[askyagerz]

23. I wish I could smile as smug as he can

I would be doing it right now...

[Xolodno]

25. Guess he had a come to Smith moment and accepted, people yelling at him are not paid protesters....

....but his constituents.

He'll be back. Probably lay low until the mess with 45 blows over. Then he'll stick his wet finger in the air, adopt the flavor of the day and run on a campaign of "oh I got out before 45 and was never with him!".

[not fooled]

26. Now that he can no longer harass Senator Clinton

his life has lost its meaning.

[StevieM]

29. He has another one year and nine months to tell his lies. And the damage is done.

The fake email scandal did its damage.

[meow2u3]

27. Either the Russians, someone in Utah, or both have serious dirt on him

That, or he's planning on becoming a Russian spy in 2019.

[calimary]

28. Buh-BYE.

You won't be missed, little partisan putz.

[Mr. Ected]

30. Yes, it's hard to represent your district from the confines of a prison cell

And yes, Jason, you are going down. SOON.

[lark]

31. First defection of the Russia Rats.

Wonder if McTurtle and Eddie Munster are starting to worry, even a tiny bit?

[wryter2000]

33. Don't let the door hit you, a-hole

One of the smuggest bastards in Congress.