Rep. Pete Visclosky (D-Ind.), the third most senior Democrat in the House, announced Wednesday he will not be seeking reelection in 2020
Rep. Pete Visclosky , the third most senior Democrat in the House, announced Wednesday he will not be seeking reelection in 2020.
After Democrats regained the majority this year, Visclosky took over as chair of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee — one of the most coveted posts in Washington. As chairman, Visclosky and other Democrats fought back against President Donald Trump as he sought to divert Pentagon money to build his border wall with Mexico. Visclosky also backed a push by progressive Democrats to repeal the broad 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force in his spending legislation.
Visclosky’s seat is unlikely to be competitive, as he represents a solidly blue district in the northwestern corner of Indiana, where Democrats hold an 8-point advantage. Visclosky has kept a low profile on Capitol Hill despite his high status on the appropriations panel.
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