Boxing with Democrats? Could be. The old "rope-a-dope" boxing strategy could prove useful in politics. Some contend that this method of tiring out an opponent through passive inaction then landing a strategic punch could work for the GOP in the near future, particularly if President Biden nominates a far left replacement for retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer.
A 29th House Democrat is not running for re-election this year as Nancy Pelosi announced she will be on the ballot again, ending months of speculation the powerful speaker will retire.
Longtime Rep. Jim Cooper of Tennessee will retire at the end of his current term, becoming the latest in a large list of House Democrats not seeking reelection in November