WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) – Wisconsin Congressman Reid Ribble has announced that he will not run for re-election this year.
The 8th District House Republican said in a statement:
“My reasons are fairly simple and straightforward. I feel very fortunate to have a strong marriage, grown children, and three wonderful grandchildren. I want to dedicate more time to them. Additionally, I’ve always said elected office shouldn’t be a career. I come from the private sector and am anxious to return to it and to a more private life.”
The 3-term Congressman from Sherwood added:
“When I first ran for Congress in 2010, I made three promises. First, I wanted to roll back federal discretionary spending to pre-bailout, pre-stimulus levels. Second, I wanted to make Bush tax rates for individuals permanent. Finally, I would limit my time of service to a maximum of four terms or eight years.
On the first two: Mission Accomplished. Federal discretionary spending has been held for the last three years on average at or below pre-bailout and pre-stimulus levels. Lower personal tax rates have been made permanent for 98 percent of Americans.
Today, I am announcing that I will fulfill my third promise and will not seek reelection in November of 2016.”
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