12K 2,935 9. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, said in a statement that the district is “a Republican stronghold” where, he argued, the Democratic Party’s national agenda stands to be toxic.“Sean P. Duffy is right to put his family first during this tough time and Jacquie and I will keep them in our prayers,” he said.The most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors and delivered every morning.The most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors and delivered every morning.National reporter on The Post's breaking political news teamCongressional reporter covering the House of Representatives Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI) announced Monday that he will resign from Congress next month due to family reasons.In a statement posted to Facebook, Duffy said he will leave Washington, D.C., to spend more time with his family, who in the fall are expected to welcome a child with health issues.“Recently, we’ve learned that our baby, due in late October, will need even more love, time, and attention due to complications, including a heart condition,” Duffy said. He won a seat on the House Financial Services Committee and sponsored numerous deregulatory bills benefiting the financial industry.
After earning a law degree and marrying Campos-Duffy, he returned to northern Wisconsin and won election as a county prosecutor.In 2009, he launched what appeared to be a long-shot challenge to veteran Democratic Rep. David R. Obey, then the Appropriations Committee chairman, and when Obey chose to retire rather than seek reelection, Duffy was well-positioned to take advantage — leaning heavily on his timber-country background in his campaign.Although he was part of the 2010 tea party wave, Duffy’s record in the House has been that of a mainstream conservative Republican. Citing health complications with his baby, due in October, Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy announced via his Facebook account that he would be resigning … “With much prayer, I have decided that this is the right time for me to take a break from public service in order to be the support my wife, baby and family need right now. I wish his family the best.
“It is not an easy decision — because I truly love being your Congressman — but it is the right decision for my family, which is my first love and responsibility.”House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), in response to Duffy’s decision, praised the congressman as the “embodiment of a ‘happy-warrior conservative.’ ”“His love for Wisconsin and our nation is evident in the work he has put in to make our country more prosperous and free.
This was noted in another thread but deserves its own. Duffy and his wife — who starred on separate seasons of MTV’s “The Real World” and later met while filming another MTV reality show, “Road Rules” — have eight children.“With much prayer, I have decided that this is the right time for me to take a break from public service in order to be the support my wife, baby and family need right now,” he said. Rep. Sean P. Duffy (R-Wis.), who parlayed a background in reality television into a durable political career, announced Monday that he plans to resign next month, citing health complications with a child due in October.Duffy, who was elected in 2010, said he will step down Sept. 23. MADISON, Wis. — Republican Rep. Sean Duffy, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump who was on the cast of MTV’s “The Real World” before he … Apparently one of his children has health issues that he felt required him to leave Congress. U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, who has served his northern Wisconsin district for more than eight years, said Monday he will resign for family reasons. In a statement posted to Facebook, Duffy said he will leave Washington, D.C., to spend more time with his family, who in the fall are expected to welcome a child with health issues. In the neighboring 8th District of Minnesota, for instance, Republicans easily picked up a seat last year in an otherwise tough cycle for the GOP after the retirement of longtime Democratic Rep. Rick Nolan.Rep. Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI) announced Monday that he will resign from Congress next month due to family reasons. He was also the lead author of the Duffy is the 13th Republican House member sworn in for the 116th Congress who will not return for the 117th. 12K 2,935 9. The date will be set by Gov. Judy and I will be praying for Sean, his wife @RcamposDuffy, and their growing family,” McCarthy said in a tweet.The decision by Duffy, 47, will at least temporarily pause the ascent of one of the Republican Party’s most telegenic and appealing personalities — one who has become a frequent presence on cable news programs.Duffy grew up around the Wisconsin timber industry and competed in logrolling and other lumber-related sports before embarking on his reality television career.