“Is this a favorable sign?”
No question. Political types are generally not the brightest, but they are cunning. They realize a job as a representative comes with power, prestige, and the ability to make huge amounts of money unethically. (Ethics aren’t a problem for most drawn to politics).
So, it would take something serious to force this many rats to abandon the gravy train. Seeing your chances of being re-elected evaporate will do that.
So it IS a good sign! :) *opens another box of wine*