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themaguffin

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27. This thing about never leaving office is not honorable. It's selfish and counterproductive.

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DC-AL: 88-Year-Old House Democrat Says She's Running Again: 'I Am Not Going To Step Aside' [View all] RandySF Sep 2025 OP

What is this mania for never leaving office? enough Sep 2025 #1

It's a problem for us aging folks. We do not see objectively how we are losing ability every day. I have to be ... marble falls Sep 2025 #5

I get that there is the lure of power, and the job's effort is a little fungible EdmondDantes_ Sep 2025 #9

My wife snickers everytime I look for a job. Ain't no way I can work like that anymore, but being home brings ... marble falls Sep 2025 #39

I would definitely say it's not useless EdmondDantes_ Sep 2025 #42

I honestly don't care about money itself, I only use it to tally my points. marble falls Sep 2025 #45

My Hobbies Remind Me ProfessorGAC Sep 2025 #30

My big one was when I realized what I would estimate for a job was no longer accurate. By a mile. That after ... marble falls Sep 2025 #34

Arrogance Blue Full Moon Sep 2025 #43

some people cannot give up power Skittles Sep 2025 #62

Gawd forbid Dems allow in any young superstars Arazi Sep 2025 #2

The party apparatus has not always been the old guard Bluetus Sep 2025 #54

Great points. The Democratic Party is at historically low approval levels Arazi Sep 2025 #65

That's just ridiculous. Hope they're primaried. Scrivener7 Sep 2025 #3

Absolutely, they need to be primaried. and it's nothing personal. marble falls Sep 2025 #4

No. Nothing personal. And a lesson we seem to need to learn over and over and over. Scrivener7 Sep 2025 #6

Maxine Waters is only a year younger. Congresswoman Norton is also black. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #7

Norton isn't from a red state EdmondDantes_ Sep 2025 #10

So we're bashing a non-voting rep just because LeftInTX Sep 2025 #11

There's old and there's OLD. maxsolomon Sep 2025 #13

It is not based simply on her age. It is more like a Feinstein situation. Celerity Sep 2025 #16

She's not a voting member! LeftInTX Sep 2025 #28

I never said she was a full voting member, but she can introduce/sponsor legislation and before the Rethugs took it away Celerity Sep 2025 #35

Gosh, thanks for giving us your opinion about primaries. Scrivener7 Sep 2025 #18

She"s not even a voting member. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Sep 2025 #24

For those who ask why replace her? awesomerwb1 Sep 2025 #48

Correct. RandySF Sep 2025 #31

Oh ffs, this isn't racist. It's about getting younger Dems inside the legislature Arazi Sep 2025 #20

YES.... democratsruletheday Sep 2025 #8

Asking that an 88 year old make room for a younger representative is certainly not bashing. Or ageism. Or anything Nanjeanne Sep 2025 #12

She is a NON-VOTING member. maxsolomon Sep 2025 #14

11 members of Congress over 80 spun into an evil centrist establishment crypt keeper majority status quo betsuni Sep 2025 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Sep 2025 #17

Said no one here ever. But thanks for the amusing straw man. Scrivener7 Sep 2025 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Sep 2025 #21

Neither David Hogg's Leaders We Deserve nor Bernie Sander's Run For Something Quiet Em Sep 2025 #22

Ageism isn't becoming at all. n/t valleyrogue Sep 2025 #32

Schumer wants 79 yr old Janet Mills to be the ME Senate candidate Arazi Sep 2025 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Sep 2025 #26

We NEED to raise up the next generation Arazi Sep 2025 #38

You don't think younger people have Bettie Sep 2025 #66

This thing about never leaving office is not honorable. It's selfish and counterproductive. themaguffin Sep 2025 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Sep 2025 #29

I didn't say anything about experienced members. I am referring specifically to situations like this. themaguffin Sep 2025 #33

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Seriously? Really? Just say that you think that it's fine that 80 somethings are in office, but act like it's themaguffin Sep 2025 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Sep 2025 #41

Concern is legitimate. We've seen issues. We know. My parents are in their 80s. I see the limitations. Come on. themaguffin Sep 2025 #44

lol, anyone even whispering that an incumbent Dem get primaried gets crucified here Arazi Sep 2025 #46

* unless they are a Squad member. nt RandiFan1290 Sep 2025 #50

She's non-voting, so it doesn't matter much Renew Deal Sep 2025 #36

For some it's all about the ego. Autumn Sep 2025 #47

As a House member from the District of Columbia, she cannot vote on House measures. MineralMan Sep 2025 #49

Didn't an elderly (83 year old) senator with a history of heart problems just file to run again in 2030? lapucelle Sep 2025 #51

He's 84 in two days. Time to pass the torch to someone younger. Nixie Sep 2025 #57

Age is only bad if it's establishment, silly. betsuni Sep 2025 #58

I couldn't wait to retire. I don't understand the desire to keep working. IcyPeas Sep 2025 #52

EHN Has Done A Good Job Deep State Witch Sep 2025 #53

Bernie Sanders is 84. This is all just an excuse. Nixie Sep 2025 #55

Another way to accuse Democrats of corruption, evil conspiracy plots, stopping at nothing to thwart progress . betsuni Sep 2025 #59

Yes, it's all so scripted. No reality is necessary. Just say Nixie Sep 2025 #60

Time to pass the torch down to someone younger. Emile Sep 2025 #56

It is the younger people who are inheriting this mess. IMHO, they should be in the cornball 24 Sep 2025 #61

She is washed up and needs to retire Justice Brandeis Sep 2025 #63

Again, article says 11 Democrats in Congress over 80. Bashing Rule: 1 to a dozen Democrats means the whole party. betsuni Sep 2025 #64