Wisconsin GOP Rep. Sean Duffy on Monday abruptly announced plans to resign from Congress, saying his family recently learned that his soon-to-be born child has a serious heart condition.
Duffy, who is married to Fox News contributor Rachel Campos-Duffy, is the father of eight children, with another due in October.
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Announcing his decision to step down on Sept. 23, Duffy wrote on Facebook, “After eight and a half years, the time has come for me to focus more on the reason we fight these battles – family.”
“As you all know, raising a family is hard work,” he said. “It’s especially true for one as large and busy as mine. Being away from home in Washington four days a week is challenging and, for that reason, I have always been open to signs from God when it comes to balancing my desire to serve both my family and my country.” – READ MORE