Meanwhile, Reps. Tim Ryan and Val Demings are running for Senate seats, rather than working to keep their current seats in the House. Rep. Charlie Crist is another example of a Democrat leaving the House to seek another post; only, in Crist’s case, he’s hoping to replace Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Additional House Democrats have their own reasons for leaving the chamber. Meanwhile, it’s critical to note that in the case of Rep. Cheri Bustos, her once blue district is getting redder and redder. Bustos is from Illinois, a state which is losing a seat in Congress, following new Census data.
None of this news points to a win for House Democrats.
Could Pelosi resign from office?
Several days ago, The Atlantic claimed that Speaker Pelosi will likely resign after the 2022 midterm congressional races.
The House Speaker herself has made no mention of resignation; however, if Republicans take back the House of Representatives in 2022, Pelosi loses her speakership. The likeliest next House Speaker is Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the current House Minority Leader.
