“A gutting blow”

Here’s what they’re saying about Ron Kind’s decision to retire and what it means for Democrats’ slim House majority:  

Politico: “A gutting blow to House Democrats in their uphill battle to hang onto their majority next November.”

CNN: “This a big blow for House Democrats, as his seat was a top target for the GOP in 2022 and will likely be even tougher to hang on to now.”

Associated Press: “His departure only makes it more difficult for Democrats to maintain their majority in the House in next year’s midterm election.”

Cook Political Report’s Dave Wasserman: “Big setback for House Dems in #WI03.”

Axios: “Kind’s retirement creates a wide-open race in one of the most competitive districts in Wisconsin and damages Democrats’ chances at holding their U.S. House majority.

Breitbart: “Unhappy Ending: Wisconsin Democrat Ron Kind Announces Retirement”

The Hill: “Kind’s decision to retire is a blow to Democrats’ already-challenging efforts to retain their historically narrow House majority in next year’s midterm elections.”

Washington Free Beacon: “Kind’s retirement is a major blow to House Democrats as they seek to maintain their narrow majority.”

National Review: “His departure poses another obstacle for Democrats strategizing to maintain their slim majority in the chamber in the upcoming 2020 midterm elections.”

Town Hall: “Dem in a Major Swing District Calls it Quits Ahead of 2022”

Washington Times: “Rep. Ron Kind, a Democrat who was expecting a rough fight to keep his Wisconsin seat next year, will instead retire, creating a new headwind for Democrats hoping to keep control of the House.”

Newsweek: “Kind’s departure makes it more difficult for Democrats to maintain their majority in the House in next year’s midterm elections.”