@straightarrownews: Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, will not seek reelection in 2026 after 11 years in elected office, citing rising threats, political violence and what he calls growing “incivility and plain nastiness” in U.S. politics. Golden, who announced his decision in a Bangor Daily News op-ed, represents the most pro-Trump congressional district in the country held by a Democrat, according to The Washington Post. He cited frequent threats against him and his family, including a bomb threat that forced them into a hotel over Thanksgiving. Golden emphasized that he believes he would have won again and pointed to a record of outperforming his party in four election cycles in a difficult district. He stressed his support for term limits and framed his exit as clearing the way for “a competitive primary” in both parties. Golden warned that Democrats risk mirroring Republicans by empowering “extreme, pugilistic elements,” citing the government shutdown fight. He also criticized polarization, gerrymandering and social media for rewarding hyperpartisanship. Differences in coverage: Media outlets on the left frame Jared Golden's retirement as a "major blow" and "tough seat for Democrats," emphasizing "threats" and "gridlock" within an "unproductive Congress. Media outlets on the right highlight a "Trump-district" and "most conservative Democrat," portraying his departure as a "near-certain flip" or "tremendous opportunity" for Republicans, sometimes linking it to a "grim milestone" or even "assassination" concerns de-emphasized elsewhere. Unbalanced Headlines shows you how political bias affects how news sites cover the same story. Follow us to see the facts beyond party lines. #democrats #politics #news

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