Mid Term Election - Zinke vs D TBD

[Gulf of America]

Any theories as to why Zinke, who had to be the presumptive favorite, would bow out? Is it just because the prospect of being in the minority post-26 sounds like no fun?

 

[Nameless Range]

Though I don't think he lives in that district,Aaron Flint, UPOM fanboy, is rumored to be interested.

 

[INMT]

Any theories as to why Zinke, who had to be the presumptive favorite, would bow out? Is it just because the prospect of being in the minority post-26 sounds like no fun?

From the email I received:

“While my belief in term limits for elected office is a consideration, I have quietly undergone multiple surgeries since I returned to Congress and unfortunately face several more immediately after leaving office. The injuries sustained from a career in Special Operations are not immediately life threatening, but the repair cannot be deferred any longer and recovery will require considerable time with my wife Lola and my family. My judgment and experience tell me it is better for Montana and America to have full-time representation in Congress than run the risk of uncertain absence and missed votes.”

 

[Irrelevant]

From the email I received:

“While my belief in term limits for elected office is a consideration, I have quietly undergone multiple surgeries since I returned to Congress and unfortunately face several more immediately after leaving office. The injuries sustained from a career in Special Operations are not immediately life threatening, but the repair cannot be deferred any longer and recovery will require considerable time with my wife Lola and my family. My judgment and experience tell me it is better for Montana and America to have full-time representation in Congress than run the risk of uncertain absence and missed votes.”

If true, it's a reasonable position.

 

[Gulf of America]

From the email I received:

“While my belief in term limits for elected office is a consideration, I have quietly undergone multiple surgeries since I returned to Congress and unfortunately face several more immediately after leaving office. The injuries sustained from a career in Special Operations are not immediately life threatening, but the repair cannot be deferred any longer and recovery will require considerable time with my wife Lola and my family. My judgment and experience tell me it is better for Montana and America to have full-time representation in Congress than run the risk of uncertain absence and missed votes.”

It does sound like a reasonable decision, but waiting until 2 days before the filing deadline to announce makes me question it. I guess it could have been an intentional move give his preferred candidate an inside track without challengers and a messy primary.

 

[trb]

Pretty curious to lead the charge on overturning the Boundary Waters mining ban, seemingly in contradiction with his past positions, then suddenly decide to bow out of the race. I bet his "leadership" is rewarded with a pretty cush part time consultant gig soon enough.