Report: Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez Won’t Seek Reelection

Well, well, well. Isn’t this iiiiiiiiiiiinteresting?

According to a report from the Chicago Sun-Times, Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez will NOT seek reelection. He’s expected to make the official announcement Tuesday.

Signaling the end to a quarter century career in Congress, Rep. Luis Gutierrez will announce his retirement Tuesday, Democratic sources tell the Chicago Sun-Times.

The Near Northwest Side Democrat has been one of the more high-profile Latino politicians in the country, advocating forcefully for immigrant rights, since he became a U.S. representative 25 years ago.

Gutierrez, 63, planned to make his retirement announcement Tuesday in Chicago, the sources said.

He has a news conference scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant.

The sources added that Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, D-Chicago, likely will run to succeed Gutierrez in next year’s election.

By the way, Gutierrez is one of the six Democratic House chumps who recently introduced articles of impeachment against Trump. So good riddance to him.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) will not seek reelection and is expected to announce his decision on Tuesday morning – Politico

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 28, 2017

Another one bites the dust: Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez has announced he will not run for re-election.

Great news, don’t let the door hit you in the “you know what” on your way out.

— RD (@real_defender) November 28, 2017

Amnesty Champion Rep. Luis Gutierrez Quitting Congress, Says Chicago TV Station

— Jules Minski (@yruplyin) November 28, 2017

I see no downside to this.