WestVirginiaRebel Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Yahoo News: New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg announced on Thursday he will not seek re-election in 2014. His decision comes after months of mixed signals from the longtime Democratic lawmaker as well as a potential primary challenge from Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker, who formed a committee earlier this year to explore a Senate run. Lautenberg said he would make a formal announcement on Friday in his hometown of Paterson, N.J. “This is not the end of anything, but rather the beginning of a two-year mission to pass new gun-safety laws, protect children from toxic chemicals and create more opportunities for working families in New Jersey,” Lautenberg said in a statement. “While I may not be seeking re-election, there is plenty of work to do before the end of this term, and I'm going to keep fighting as hard as ever for the people of New Jersey in the U.S. Senate." At 89, Lautenberg is the oldest member of the Senate, and rumors had been rampant for months that he would bow out of seeking a sixth term. But after Booker announced he would explore a potential run for Lautenberg's seat, the senator was clearly irked, implying to a reporter that the Newark mayor deserved a "spanking" for jumping into the race so early. ________ And now make way for Senator Geraldo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Yahoo News: New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg announced on Thursday he will not seek re-election in 2014. Oh However shall the Republic endure without the wise counsel of this modern Cincinnatus? 33 years is just not enough. SIGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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