'Three House Republicans have changed their minds about leaving Capitol Hill recently, reversing previous decisions to join the long list of retirements.
Reps. Mark Green (R-TN), Victoria Spartz (R-IN), and Matt Rosendale (R-MT) all announced they would seek reelection to the House after pushes from fellow politicians and their constituents.
Mark Green
Green, the House Homeland Security chairman, announced on Feb. 14, after he led the House in the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, that he would retire from Congress at the end of his term.
Green initially claimed that the United States and Congress were “broken beyond most means of repair” and would not seek a fourth term. However, he flipped his decision on Thursday, citing support from former President Donald Trump , his constituents, and colleagues such as Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) as his main motivation.
“I realized once again: I had a duty to my country to fulfill. I will be running for re-election so I can be here on Day 1 next year to help President Trump end this border crisis once and for all,” Green said in a statement .
Matt Rosendale
Rosendale initially decided to leave the House in order to seek a seat in the Senate — a bid that lasted less than a week after Trump endorsed party favorite Tim Sheehy. Without a path to higher office in play, Rosendale reversed course on Wednesday with support from his colleagues and Republican Party officials.
Republicans are trying to flip Sen. Jon Tester’s (D-MT) seat in November but are uniting around Sheehy as the party's best chance. Trump didn't line up behind Rosendale in the Senate contest but said he would support him if he decided to stay in the House.
“I have always said I will serve where the people of Montana feel I can be the most effective, and serving Montana in Congress has truly been the honor and privilege of a lifetime,” Rosendale said in a statement Wednesday. “This election, Republicans across the Treasure State must be reminded of our mission: Defeating Jon Tester and taking back the U.S. Senate.”
Rosendale added that he endorses Sheehy as the party’s Senate candidate.
Victoria Spartz
Victoria Spartz was the first to renege on her decision to retire from public office, claiming that her party and country needed her to continue her work in the House instead of taking time off to spend with her family.
“Deciding where your duty lies - family, work, or country, is never an easy task,” Spartz said in a Feb. 5 statement. "As someone who grew up under tyranny, I understand the significance of these challenging times for our Republic, and if my fellow Hoosiers and God decide, I will be honored to continue fighting for them."
Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX) also decided to run for reelection in the House last November after reports he was toying with a state senate bid.'
Yes! Mark Green is a good guy. Was so distressed to hear he was retiring but now super glad he isn’t. Wondering what’s happening behind the scenes…Patriots in control?
'Three House Republicans have changed their minds about leaving Capitol Hill recently, reversing previous decisions to join the long list of retirements.
Reps. Mark Green (R-TN), Victoria Spartz (R-IN), and Matt Rosendale (R-MT) all announced they would seek reelection to the House after pushes from fellow politicians and their constituents.
Mark Green Green, the House Homeland Security chairman, announced on Feb. 14, after he led the House in the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, that he would retire from Congress at the end of his term.
Green initially claimed that the United States and Congress were “broken beyond most means of repair” and would not seek a fourth term. However, he flipped his decision on Thursday, citing support from former President Donald Trump , his constituents, and colleagues such as Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) as his main motivation.
“I realized once again: I had a duty to my country to fulfill. I will be running for re-election so I can be here on Day 1 next year to help President Trump end this border crisis once and for all,” Green said in a statement .
Matt Rosendale Rosendale initially decided to leave the House in order to seek a seat in the Senate — a bid that lasted less than a week after Trump endorsed party favorite Tim Sheehy. Without a path to higher office in play, Rosendale reversed course on Wednesday with support from his colleagues and Republican Party officials.
Republicans are trying to flip Sen. Jon Tester’s (D-MT) seat in November but are uniting around Sheehy as the party's best chance. Trump didn't line up behind Rosendale in the Senate contest but said he would support him if he decided to stay in the House.
“I have always said I will serve where the people of Montana feel I can be the most effective, and serving Montana in Congress has truly been the honor and privilege of a lifetime,” Rosendale said in a statement Wednesday. “This election, Republicans across the Treasure State must be reminded of our mission: Defeating Jon Tester and taking back the U.S. Senate.”
Rosendale added that he endorses Sheehy as the party’s Senate candidate.
Victoria Spartz Victoria Spartz was the first to renege on her decision to retire from public office, claiming that her party and country needed her to continue her work in the House instead of taking time off to spend with her family.
“Deciding where your duty lies - family, work, or country, is never an easy task,” Spartz said in a Feb. 5 statement. "As someone who grew up under tyranny, I understand the significance of these challenging times for our Republic, and if my fellow Hoosiers and God decide, I will be honored to continue fighting for them."
Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX) also decided to run for reelection in the House last November after reports he was toying with a state senate bid.'
Besides them all being republicans what other thing do they have in common?
They are backed by Trump.
Yes! MAGA America First Republicans
I don't care much for Pat Fallon after he talked to Ben Berquam like a dog down at the border.
As a resident of Tennessee, I'm glad he changed his mind!
Yes! Mark Green is a good guy. Was so distressed to hear he was retiring but now super glad he isn’t. Wondering what’s happening behind the scenes…Patriots in control?
I hope so! Maybe they told him something encouraging!
Me too!
This is good. It's less likely the dems will be able to take over th house now, due to resignations.
I love Spartz. She doesnt take sh....t from anyone.
I'm so happy she's staying on for a bit more. 👍