Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) announced he will take an early retirement from Congress. His announcement sent shockwaves through the Republican Party.
His last day was set to be Friday but that may change. He may stay long enough to vote for Speaker Mike Johnson’s foreign aid legislation this weekend. This will give Johnson a boost in support. A spokesperson for Gallagher said that he has “flexibility to stay and support the aid package on Saturday.”
That’s good news. It’s lousy that some Republican lawmakers have decided to cut bait and run instead of finishing out their full terms in the House. It is especially bad since the Republican majority is so tiny. It means that without a strong majority in the House, some Democrat support is necessary to pass legislation. It puts Johnson in a bad spot. Early retirement is also a disservice to voters who supported him. Gallagher isn’t…
