Black Republican exodus from the US House

The Entire Black Republican Caucus in the House Will Step Down at the End of this Year

After years of recruitment efforts, the party will likely return to looking ‘like the most restrictive country club in America,’ as one former House speaker put it.

Surprise! The Anti-DEI GOP is Facing a Diversity Problem in the House!

Starting next year, the number of Black Republicans in the House could go from four to zero. Geez. I wonder how that happened.  The New York Times on Saturday revealed the exodus, pointing out how Reps. Wesley Hunt (Tx.); John James (Mich.); and Byron Donalds (Fl.) are all retiring from the lower chamber to run for state office, while Rep. Burgess Owens’ (Utah) seat has basically been redistricted out, and by his own party. Per the outlet: The e…

Black Republican exodus from the US House

US Reps. Byron Donalds of Florida, Wesley Hunt of Texas, and John James of Michigan all decided to run for statewide office – although Hunt lost in the Texas Senate primary. US Rep. Burgess Owens of Utah is retiring after his state redrew district lines, making it difficult for him to retain his seat. Some Republicans, notably former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, have been trying to recruit a more diverse group of Republican candidates. That eff…