Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana announced last year that she would not run for president in 2024, but has now announced her intention to seek reelection.
“It’s never easy deciding where your obligations lie: family, work, country. Early last year, I decided to recharge and spend more time with my family in Indiana. , has decided to take some time off from running for public office. However, looking at where we are today, and at the urging of many voters, with the current failed leadership in Washington, D.C. , I don’t feel like I can address Congress right now on the issues that are important to this country that I’ve worked so hard to address,” Spartz said. statement.
“As someone who grew up under oppression, I understand the importance of this difficult time for our republic. If my fellow Hoosiers and God decide, I will continue to fight for them. I am honored. We must continue the sacrifices of countless Americans. Protect our freedoms and keep the American Dream alive for our children,” the congressman added.
Who is Spartz? grown In Ukraine under Soviet rule, waiter He will be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives starting in early 2021.
Her re-election bid comes as a reversal from last year’s announcement that she would not run in 2024.
“I’ve won many tough battles for people, so I’m going to work hard to win a few more over the next two years. But being a working mom is tough and I have two girls at home. I need to spend more time with my high school students, which is why I do not intend to run for any public office in 2024,” Spartz said in a statement. statement last year.
Spartz explained Last year, he criticized then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as a “weak speaker,” to which McCarthy responded that if Spartz was “concerned about fighting harder,” the congressman “shouldn’t quit.” He reportedly responded.
“I hope @SpeakerMcCarthy is as passionate about governing our country as he is about collecting checks, and he may get his wish,” Spartz said. counterattacked In response to the.
McCarthy was ousted as Speaker of the House last year and is no longer a member of the House, having decided to step down before the end of his term.
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