Sen. Roy Blunt Announces He Won't Seek Reelection in 2022
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Missouri Senator Roy Blunt announced he will not seek another term next year. While left-leaning articles highlight that the 2022 election is shaping up to be a massive referendum with five GOP senators calling it quits, right-leaning articles highlight that Blunt joins Senator Rob Portman of Ohio, Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, Richard Burr of North Carolina, and Richard Shelby of Alabama in not seeking reelection in the next Senate election cycle.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that the 2022 election is shaping up to be a massive referendum with five GOP senators calling it quits. The class of retirees is disproportionately weighted towards those more focused on legislation than provocation and culture wars.
NPR published a centrist article reporting that Blunt is the latest string of long-serving Senate Republicans to decline a reelection bid. Blunt said he intends to “finish strong” with his remaining time.
A right-leaning article by The Washington Examiner highlights that Blunt joins Senator Rob Portman of Ohio, Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, Richard Burr of North Carolina, and Richard Shelby of Alabama in not seeking reelection in the next Senate election cycle. However, it seems that New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu is “definitely open” to running for the U.S. Senate.
From the left
Roy Blunt’s Senate exit highlights big opportunity for GOP’s Trump wing in 2022
The Washington Post
From the right
With Roy Blunt retiring, the count of fleeing Republican senators is now five
The Washington Examiner