The announcement comes just months after Abraham’s unsuccessful bid for governor of Louisiana, where the congressman placed third in the primary election behind Gov. John Bel Edwards and Republican businessman Eddie Rispone. Edwards went on to defeat Rispone in the runoff election, despite Trump’s support for Rispone.
Abraham said his motivation to run was a “weakened” national defense, „challenged“ constitutional rights and an economy that “was in the tank.” His seat is in a safe Republican district that went for Trump by a margin on 29 points in 2016.
“Today, six years later, our national economy is strong, and unemployment is the lowest it’s been in decades. Our military is stronger now than it’s been in decades, and consumer confidence is on the rise,” the statement said. “As I look back over these three terms in Congress, despite significant partisan opposition, I’ve been proud to work for you in helping to ‘turn-the-ship-around.’”
Source: politico.com
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