Darrell Issa Announces Retirement From The House

[0311]

His California district had been redrawn to favor Democrats as part of the state’s gerrymandering last year.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/06/darrell-issa-retirement-house-00817249

SAN DIEGO — Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is calling it quits — again.

Issa, a polarizing fixture of Southern California politics for more than two decades and an ally of President Donald Trump, announced he will retire at the end of his term – a decision that could help Democrats win his district in the midterms.

Issa made the announcement Friday, soon after the deadline passed to register as a candidate in a district that was redrawn last year and transformed from one that heavily favored Republicans to one that now gives Democrats the edge.

Issa’s unexpected decision is an about-face from less than three months ago, when the veteran lawmaker declared “I’m not quitting on California” after briefly considering running for a Texas congressional seat instead.

Issa's was a carpet bagger. He retired and decided to run for office again in another district. Escondido is famous the San Diego Safari Park. His dropping out was no unexpected as he was becoming unpopular in his district.

 

[Harry Dresden]

His California district had been redrawn to favor Democrats as part of the state’s gerrymandering last year.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/06/darrell-issa-retirement-house-00817249

SAN DIEGO — Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is calling it quits — again.

Issa, a polarizing fixture of Southern California politics for more than two decades and an ally of President Donald Trump, announced he will retire at the end of his term – a decision that could help Democrats win his district in the midterms.

Issa made the announcement Friday, soon after the deadline passed to register as a candidate in a district that was redrawn last year and transformed from one that heavily favored Republicans to one that now gives Democrats the edge.

Issa’s unexpected decision is an about-face from less than three months ago, when the veteran lawmaker declared “I’m not quitting on California” after briefly considering running for a Texas congressional seat instead.

Issa's was a carpet bagger. He retired and decided to run for office again in another district. Escondido is famous the San Diego Safari Park. His dropping out was no unexpected as he was becoming unpopular in his district.

he is an asshole....

 

[TimFitz]

He won’t be missed.

 

[IM2]

Good riddance.

 

[JWBooth]

Redistricting victim. Whoda thunk that once started the mid cycle redistricting might not work out as planned?

 

[1srelluc]

San Diego went from a decent place to live to a migrant/homeless camp shit-hole almost overnight when the dems got control over it.

My daughter lived in a gated condo community there that (for that type of living) was right nice.

When she left to return to Virginia the residents had nicknamed it Ft. Apache due to the homeless/migrant (illegals) camps that surrounded it.

It became unsafe to get out at any time during the day or night, businesses in the area had closed down, and bus service was being curtailed....Even the In and Out closed due to their employees being robbed going to/from work.

You can't hate the vile dems enough.

 

[0311]

Issa was the resident Car Thief in Congress. He was one that cut the mic on John Lewis.

 

[Harry Dresden]

he is a jerk...

 

[kevinthrowe]

Rats fleeing the sinking ship.
Better to resign than be voted out.
Setting up the big beautiful blue wave.
Impeachment in February

 

[0311]

Issa is scum. His arrogance towards Democrats as he chaired the House Oversight Committee made him insufferable.

 

[Pastelli]

His California district had been redrawn to favor Democrats as part of the state’s gerrymandering last year.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/06/darrell-issa-retirement-house-00817249

SAN DIEGO — Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is calling it quits — again.

Issa, a polarizing fixture of Southern California politics for more than two decades and an ally of President Donald Trump, announced he will retire at the end of his term – a decision that could help Democrats win his district in the midterms.

Issa made the announcement Friday, soon after the deadline passed to register as a candidate in a district that was redrawn last year and transformed from one that heavily favored Republicans to one that now gives Democrats the edge.

Issa’s unexpected decision is an about-face from less than three months ago, when the veteran lawmaker declared “I’m not quitting on California” after briefly considering running for a Texas congressional seat instead.

Issa's was a carpet bagger. He retired and decided to run for office again in another district. Escondido is famous the San Diego Safari Park. His dropping out was no unexpected as he was becoming unpopular in his district.

Nice guy

 

[Seymour Flops]

His California district had been redrawn to favor Democrats as part of the state’s gerrymandering last year.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/06/darrell-issa-retirement-house-00817249

SAN DIEGO — Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is calling it quits — again.

Issa, a polarizing fixture of Southern California politics for more than two decades and an ally of President Donald Trump, announced he will retire at the end of his term – a decision that could help Democrats win his district in the midterms.

Issa made the announcement Friday, soon after the deadline passed to register as a candidate in a district that was redrawn last year and transformed from one that heavily favored Republicans to one that now gives Democrats the edge.

Issa’s unexpected decision is an about-face from less than three months ago, when the veteran lawmaker declared “I’m not quitting on California” after briefly considering running for a Texas congressional seat instead.

Issa's was a carpet bagger. He retired and decided to run for office again in another district. Escondido is famous the San Diego Safari Park. His dropping out was no unexpected as he was becoming unpopular in his district.

"Carpet Bagger?"

Seems strange to call any Californian that. That state has been noted for people moving their for opportunity since it was purchased from Mexico.

 

[Pastelli]

"Carpet Bagger?"

Seems strange to call any Californian that. That state has been noted for people moving their for opportunity since it was purchased from Mexico.

You mean 'There'