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It's just no fun being in the minority. Especially in the House, where the majority pretty much does whatever they want all the time, being in the minority means you almost never get a win and are always marginalized. So for a lot of Congressmen, its preferable to do something more productive and less frustrating, be it lobbying or consulting or (rarely) actually spending time with one's family. Combine those facts with the likelihood of a significant Democratic victory in Congress and the White House, the next Republican majority in any house may be a long time coming and not worth waiting for.
Also, it's important to keep in mind that lobbying, consulting, or any other job after being a U.S. Senator or Congressman is going to be quite high-paying and probably less time-intensive than their current one.
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