BREAKING: Congressman Jerry Nadler will not be seeking re-election.

[demmiblue]

BREAKING

Congressman Jerry Nadler will not be seeking re-election.

This opens up a very prominent seat — Nadler represents a big chunk of Manhattan.

Full Story: bit.ly/3JAv88W

— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yasharali.bsky.social) 2025-09-01T23:34:32.727Z

This is what patriotism and true egoless leadership looks like. Thanks for your service, Rep. Nadler. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/n...

— Amanda Litman (@amandalitman.bsky.social) 2025-09-01T23:41:07.629Z

Jerry Nadler ends his remarkable career, conceding that his brand of politics on the Middle East is over. “I don’t know what to say at this point,” he said. “I can’t defend what Israel is doing.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/n...

— David Dayen (@ddayen.bsky.social) 2025-09-01T23:36:03.062Z

[BeyondGeography]

1. He was also quick to endorse Mamdani

Nadler is ending a great career with class.

[SSJVegeta]

2. Good move!

[Midnight Writer]

10. Yes, a good classic Democrat and a good man.

[senseandsensibility]

3. Going out with class

Good job, Congressman Nadler, and thanks for your service!

[a kennedy]

4. He is a good man.

[mr715]

5. thanks Hon. Nadler

best move, right move. Good move. Consistent move, ethical move.

Telling move.

[Mysterian]

6. A great American!

I'm so thankful for Rep. Nadler's work in Congress.

[Buns_of_Fire]

7. I'm sorry to see him leave, but he's leaving for the right reasons. nt

[UTUSN]

8. Sincere thanks for your service

[Ping Tung]

9. Bravo to a good and decent man who it will be difficult to replace.

[Buddyzbuddy]

11. Thank you for fighting the good fight, Congressman Nadler.

May you have a long and fullfilling retirement that has been well earned.

[Nanjeanne]

12. Thank you Rep. Nadler. A classy exit and much appreciated. I had the privilege many many years ago

of meeting and working with Rep. Nadler when our small apartment building was trying to get rid of tenants to turn into a condo at the height of apartments doing this. He was our Rep. and he met with us numerous times, gave us plans of action and much advice. He was a terrific man then and Im glad to see he is staying true to that.

[Pas-de-Calais]

13. Thank you for your service Congressman

You will be missed

[Gimpyknee]

14. A lesson learned from Biden.

[Bluetus]

15. Passing the baton is patriotism of the highest order. Kudos to Nadler.

Now, let's make sure the baton is passed to a person who is up to the challenges that are in front of us.

[soldierant]

16. AMEN! to this.

[BaronChocula]

17. No shrinking violet was he

I'll always remember this moment at the closing of one of the impeachment proceedings. Which one? Who can keep track?

Nadler appears to rush ahead of Schiff to offer closing remarks on need for witnesses
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/nadler-appears-rush-ahead-schiff-offer-closing-remarks-witnesses-n1127161

[yellow dahlia]

27. I was not pleased in that moment.

Schiff was calling softly - Jerry...Jerry. But Nadler barreled forward.

Nadler stole Schiff's closing statement. Jerry must have been peeved that he was not the lead on the impeachment team. I lost interest in him afterward. It tarnished his years of service, IMHO.

I was yelling at the tv.

[BaronChocula]

31. It was definitely a moment

To have been a fly on the wall witnessing the lead-up to that.

[pfitz59]

18. Time for more seniors to become 'emeriti'

The party needs new, younger, more vigorous blood.

[Bluetus]

23. The average age of Dems in the Senate is about 70

and about 60 in the House. It seems to me that in a country of 330,000,000 people, there must be some younger people who are well qualified, and have the energy to pursue their service vigorously, at the level the moment demands.

Seriously, I have to believe the optimal age to enter the House or Senate is somewhere between 40 and 50 years. That gives a person enough time to learn how the system works and to bring enough life wisdom to the job.

I know there are good arguments against term limits, but it seems to me that there is so much money swirling around DC that a 20-year Senate or House veteran who isn't deeply on the take is the exception rather than the rule. (Note that I am not accusing anybody of anything criminal because bribery is now 100% legal in DC. And these comments have nothing to do with Nadler. I'm just saying that when big companies and industries give you lots of money every year, there is a huge temptation to do nice things for them legislatively.)

[StarryNite]

19. Much respect.

[oasis]

20. Long and happy future ahead. Well earned.

[LilElf70]

21. Jerry was a great congressman.

I will miss him. But it's time for new democrats with bold, new, open ideas on how to make it a better world for everyone. I expect this is just the beginning of a new era. Ty for everything Jerry.

[angrychair]

22. Truly a great Democrat

One of the best. A true patriot. It's not possible for me to respect him more. Not one of my Congress persons but I would have been honored.

Thank you for your service and the honor and respect and manner in which you held office.

[Renew Deal]

24. Will anyone follow his lead?

There are others that are older than him.

[Skittles]

30. doubtful

some people just cannot give up power

it SUCKS but, well, "it is what it is"

[Arazi]

25. I hope Brad Lander puts his hat in the ring

The very definition of a fighter (and team player with Zohran Mamdani).

[yellow dahlia]

28. Brad Lander has put himself on the front lines.

Good suggestion.

[choie]

32. Yes!

[elleng]

26. '"I can't defend what Israel is doing."'

[Skittles]

29. PASSING THE FUCKING BATON

GOOD