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Grins

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2. "She just turned 80...."

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 02:11 PM

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She should have quit two terms ago. Democrats have to get younger people to be in government. Both parties look like the Politboro of the 1980's.

The is more proof the hardest part of serving in Congress is getting elected - the first time! After that - incumbency rules, baby!

When I lived in DC my House rep was Eleanor Holmes Norton. I voted and supported her financially as she was terrific.

But today - she's 88! And planning on running again! Politico recently reported her as having “early stages of dementia” - and has a caretaker - who has power of attorney!

The Party - and the nation - cannot survive this!

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