Chaffetz won't run for reelection

[n2doc]

Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) will not seek reelection in 2018, he announced in a Facebook post Wednesday morning.

Chaffetz, the House Oversight Committee chairman, played a key role in investigating Hillary Clinton during the presidential campaign.
But he has resisted probing President Trump over the potential for him to profit from the presidency, noting that Trump is “already rich.”

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http://thehill.com/homenews/house/329458-chaffetz-wont-run-for-reelection-report

[UTUSN]

1. Well, *that's* a day brightener!1 n/t

[dalton99a]

2. Time to officially join the RW lobbyist whorehouse

[MelissaB]

3. K&R. So, Mr. Innocent isn't running?

Hummmm....

[mopinko]

4. this

i see your hmmmm, and raise you one wtf.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

5. What's the deal? All he had to do to win reelection was to was be breathing. NT

[DK504]

6. Does he want to "spend more time with his family"?

I feel sorry for the family.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

13. More like spend more time with his jailer

[Freethinker65]

7. Senator Chaffetz?

[ehrnst]

8. They have something on him.

From Louise Mensch:

Link to tweet

[Hassin Bin Sober]

14. That flop sweat isn't for nuthin'

[MelissaB]

17. ...and he's the one who leaked Comey's letter.

[MelissaB]

18. In addition...

Jason Chaffetz Reported To FBI For Using Potential Illegal Private Email Server

http://www.politicususa.com/2016/11/02/gop-rep-jason-chaffetz-reported-fbi-potentially-illegal-private-email-server.html

[Lint Head]

9. Cowards do tend to run away.

[BREMPRO]

10. running for federal penitentiary inmate...

criminal conspiracy etc..

[UTUSN]

11. 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.

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[Orsino]

12. Nobody told him he'd have to face commoners.

His job sucks.

[SchrodingersCatbox]

15. And nothing of value was lost. nt

[Foamfollower]

16. Anybody else wondering if he received a target letter from the FBI?

[MelissaB]

20. :Raises hand high in the air:

Me!

[herding cats]

22. It crossed my mind.

All things considered it's not out of the realm of possibility here.

[MelissaB]

19. Jason's famous tweet that f*cked up the election.

Link to tweet

[Proud Liberal Dem]

21. Good riddance!

Wonder if something is going to be coming out on him soon? Wasn't there a story about a week or so ago suggesting that he might compromised by Russia as well?