Mikulski to retire from Senate

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The Hill:

Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) announced her retirement on Monday, setting off a scramble among Democrats to succeed her in the Senate.

 

An emotional Mikulksi, flanked by Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) at her press conference in East Baltimore, explained that she had to “face the reality of a clock” ticking on her upcoming reelection bid, and that she determined she wanted to spend the next two years focused on the Democratic legislative agenda rather than a campaign.

 

“Now in 2016, my election would be on the horizon,” Mikulksi said at the press conference. “I have thought long and hard about the next two years, and had to ask myself, who am I campaigning for? For me or my constituents?...Do I spend my time raising money or raising hell? Do I focus on my election or the next generation? Do I spend my time promising what I’ll do, or doing it now?”

 

“So I’m here today announcing that I will not be seeking a sixth term in U.S. Senate,” the 78-year-old Mikulski continued. “I want people to know there’s nothing gloomy about this, no health problems, and I’m not frustrated with the Senate…but I’ve decided best thing to do…is spend my time giving 120 percent of my time focused on my constituents.”

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She can go with Boxer to retire at the Old Witches Home!!