Congressional Exodus: Turkeys Fleeing Broken DC Amid GOP Drama

As a wave of congressional retirements hits the House, current members are urging their departing colleagues to reconsider, warning that their departure will further weaken the institution and leave it in the hands of those ill-equipped to govern. Lawmakers from both parties emphasize the importance of institutional memory and the need for capable, dedicated legislators to preserve democracy and address the challenges facing the country. They appeal to patriotism, ambition, and the duty to serve a cause greater than oneself, urging departing members not to let the "bad guys" win and to stay and fight for a better future.