Thread by @CraigCaplan

13th term Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Ron Kind's retirement from Congress is front page news in his #WI03 district this morning.

Kind D-WI:"Representing the people at home has been the honor of my life,but I never intended it to be the honor of my entire life. For 26yrs,I’ve flown to & from Washington,DC & traveled the 18 counties of the most beautiful Congressional District in the Nation almost every wk."

Kind D-WI: "But 26 years is enough--it’s time for me to step back. My wife, Tawni, and I are looking forward to entering the next chapter of our lives."

Kind D-WI: "I want to thank the people of this Congressional District for putting their faith, trust and confidence in me throughout these 26 years. I hope I represented you with the dignity and decency this office deserves."

Pelosi: “For 26 years, the people of western Wisconsin have had a committed and effective champion in Congressman Ron Kind."

Pelosi: "When Congressman Kind retires at the end of this term, Wisconsin and America will be losing a public servant in Congress who has dedicated decades to delivering results For The People."

Pelosi on Kind: "His colleagues wish him, his wife Tawni, their children Johnny and Matt, all the best as they begin the next chapter of their journey.” speaker.gov/newsroom/81021…

DCCC Chair Maloney: "Ron Kind has been a champion for Wisconsin’s working families in Congress for what will be 26 years at the end of his term."

Maloney: "I join my colleagues in thanking Ron for his decades of public service, and I wish him the very best in his future endeavors.” dccc.org/chairman-sean-…

NRCC Chair Emmer: "Rep. Ron Kind is the latest House Democrat to see the writing on the wall. Democrats’ majority is doomed and we are looking forward to firing Speaker Pelosi!"

Hoyer: "I've had the honor of serving with Ron Kind in the House for nearly twenty-five years, and during that time he has been not only a trusted Democratic colleague but also a dear friend."

Hoyer: "I was saddened to learn of his plans to retire at the end of the 117th Congress, but I am thankful for his years of service and his many contributions to our Caucus, to the House, and to our country."

Hoyer: "I join in thanking Ron for his many years of outstanding service to the House and to the Democratic Caucus and in wishing him all the best in retirement."

Hoyer: "While I know that he will be very happy to be able to spend more time at home with Tawni, Johnny, and Matt, he will certainly be missed among his colleagues in Congress." majorityleader.gov/content/hoyer-…

Former President Trump today endorsed #WI03 GOP candidate Derrick Van Orden,who lost to Rep. Kind (D) in close 2020 race 51%-48%: "Derrick is a former Navy SEAL Senior Chief who bravely served and defended our Country.He strongly supports our Military, Veterans, Law Enforcement."

Trump on endorsing Van Orden in 2022 #WI03 House race: "and he will always fight for Secure Borders, the Second Amendment, and our incredible Farmers. Derrick has my Complete and Total Endorsement!"

Van Orden:”President Trump inspired millions of Americans by reminding us that this is the greatest nation on earth & worth serving.He carried the 3rd District in 2016 and by an even higher margin in 2020.I am incredibly proud to receive his endorsement for my congressional run.”