Fifty-one House members and nine senators have decided not to run for re-election, the most retirements from Congress this century.

Fifty-one House members and nine senators have decided not to run for re-election, the most retirements from Congress this century.

  • A_norny_mousse@piefed.zipEnglish
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    19 hours ago

    I’ve reached an age where Im reminded of this constantly at all levels.

    There’s this German song from the 70s:

    Was kann schöner sein auf Erden
    Als Politiker zu werden?
    Du kannst dir auf leisen Sohlen
    Dein Schäfchen ins Trock’ne holen

    So, already in the 70s it was common knowledge that, as a politician, you start working on your retirement early. Then, when the shit hits the fan, all your sheep are nice and dry.