Valin Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 PJ Media:High-profile reps are following Barney Frank out the door.Richard Pollock12/28/11Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) caused a bit of a stir when he announced he was not seeking re-election. Frank, a high-visibility member of Congress for more than 30 years, is in one of the safest Democratic districts in the nation. Yet he is not alone: there are several other Barney Franks fleeing the 112th Congress. Eight other veteran House Democrats who reside in safe congressional seats are throwing in the towel.The problem isn’t merely in the House. Just this week, U.S. Senator Ben Nelson from Nebraska announced he won’t seek re-election this coming November. Nelson is one of seven Senate Democrats who have decided to “voluntarily” retire ahead of the 2012 elections. This is a repeat of the 2010 elections when a flood of Democrats decided to retire rather than face certain defeat.The retirement of rank-and-file Democrats is an especially bad sign for the Democrats if they have any hope of retaking the U.S. House. The nine House retirements are even more notable because each ranks high in seniority for key House committees — if the House returned to Democratic rule, they would be in line to assume chairmanships. Chairmanships are great perks, offering hideaway offices in the Capitol building and less restrained power and authority. Voluntarily walking away from Hill leadership is uncommon: House members can sit for twenty years on the Hill and never get close to a chairmanship.To Democratic Party faithful, the nine retiring congressmen present a dramatic picture of the hostile environment Democrats are facing as the 2012 election begins. Some of the retirees had easily won re-election with 60-70% majorities. Their stampede for the exit is yet another admission that the Democrats face a potential “wave” election, and of course, it portends considerable trouble for Barack Obama.(Snip) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 A lot of "rats" leaving the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 A lot of "rats" leaving the ship. And the downside is.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 A lot of "rats" leaving the ship. And the downside is.....? Maybe they are trying to escape being indicted for malfeasance and various other crimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argyle58 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Hopefully the voters in various states will "retire" a few more Dimocrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 http://www.therightreasons.net/index.php?/topic/36478-not-just-barney-eight-veteran-house-dems-retiring/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evad Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 but...but...Karl Rove predicted the RATs would gain seats in the House in 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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