Rep. Bill Flores is the 5th Texas Republican to announce retirement

[riversedge]

Source: axios




Rashaan Ayesh 6 hours ago



Rep. Bill Flores (R-Texas) announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in 2020, becoming the fifth Texas Republican — and the 15th Republican overall — to retire from the House this term.

The big picture: House Republicans want to regain control of the chamber from Democrats in 2020, but the continued exodus of GOP members will make the task even more challenging. Texas, which hold 38 electoral college votes, is becoming a more competitive state for Democrats across all levels of government.

House GOP Texas seats up for grabs in 2020:

Rep. Bill Flores, 17th district
Rep. Kenny Marchant, 24th district
Rep. Pete Olson, 22nd district
Rep. Will Hurd, 23rd district
Rep. Mike Conaway, 11th district

Worth noting: Inside Elections' Nathan Gonzales writes on Twitter that President Trump won Flores' district 56%-39% in 2016, writing the "College Station/Waco-area seat shouldn't be a problem for Republicans."...........................................

Read more: https://www.axios.com/bill-flores-retirement-texas-house-republican-1048f6b5-d746-4de2-b933-8a72faa85569.html

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joy!!


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Texas Republican Rep. Bill Flores
Rep. Bill Flores. Photo: Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images

[hlthe2b]

1. Can't someone drive out the ultimate moron, Louie Gohmert?

I'd have to crack open a bottle of something for that.

[blm]

2. The GOPs internal polling has to be really bad.

I have been saying for months that Trump has lost anywhere from 2-5% of his 2016 voters state by state. Those trying to scare us with no one can beat Trump but ONE guy are fullofshyt. The Trump cult voters will be energized, but, the average guy, traditional Republican voter is not motivated. The entire left IS.

[calguy]

3. Texass Toast

[TexasTowelie]

4. Great news!

I just moved into his district.