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DEMS IN TROUBLE: Another House Democrat Plans to Retire From Congress

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The Democrats know they are in trouble going into the 2022 midterms so many are fleeing a sinking ship.

ANOTHER House Democrat is retiring from Congress.

Oregon Democrat Rep. Peter DeFazio, the House Transportation Chair, is retiring, according to sources who spoke to Punch Bowl News reporter Jake Sherman.

Rep. DeFazio, 74, is the 19th Democrat planning to retire next year.

🚨OREGON DEMOCRATIC REP. PETER DEFAZIO, house transportation chair, is retiring, several sources tell us.

Me and @bresreports

— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) December 1, 2021

Earlier this week New York Rep. Tom Suozzi announced he will be leaving his 3rd District seat to run for governor in 2022.

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