Arizona House Republican won’t run for reelection: DC ‘is broken’
thehill.com
Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.) announced Tuesday that she would not be seeking reelection in 2024 because “Washington, D.C. is broken,” she said in a statement. The Arizona congresswoman also sa…

Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.) announced Tuesday that she would not be seeking reelection in 2024 because “Washington, D.C. is broken,” she said in a statement.

The Arizona congresswoman also said she wants to spend more time with family.

  • memfree@lemmy.ml
    27·
    9 months ago

    ?
    No, not really. You don’t have to like her, but tell the truth. From: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2023/10/06/reps-debbie-lesko-and-paul-gosar-pick-sides-in-the-speakers-race/71090307007/

    Two of Arizona’s six House Republicans threw their weight behind candidates in next week’s race to replace ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

    Rep. Paul Gosar endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio; he’s a right-wing firebrand known as a loyal ally of former President Donald Trump. Trump also wants Jordan to get the speaker’s gavel.

    Rep. Debbie Lesko endorsed Jordan’s leading challenger, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana, a longtime member of House GOP leadership.

    Emphasis mine.

      • memfree@lemmy.ml
        24·
        9 months ago

        She voted for ANYONE to be speaker rather than having no speaker at all. That is not the same as supporting someone. When given the choice, she actively wanted someone else and NOT Jordon (not that Scalise is a great choice either). Seeing how broken the House has become, she’s throwing up her hands and giving up – but I do expect she will vote for whomever her party votes on because she wants the government to function at least a little.

        If I missed some quote where she actually voiced support for Jordon more than saying that we need a Speaker, please enlighten me.