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3. Better idea. Find younger people to take their place if they want to retire.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Sun Nov 25, 2012, 04:09 PM

Nov 2012

And, if you cant, ask yourself why? It is not the sign of a vibrant party if you cant find somebody to run for the Senate in a blue state like New Jersey.

All these guys (except Tim Johnson) are 70 +. Lautenberg is 88. They have earned the right to retirement if they want. But Schumer is lazy.

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Stopping veteran Dem retirements is top priority for Reid, Schumer [View all] DonViejo Nov 2012 OP

Don't know what your issue with Reid is, but I do know this... Lionessa Nov 2012 #1

Who has an issue with Senator Reid? nt DonViejo Nov 2012 #4

I agree. Policies, not politicians, is key to winning more seats and keeping BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #5

Targeting the Rs in 2014 Coyotl Nov 2012 #2

Graham's seat is definitely a possiblilty. GoCubsGo Nov 2012 #6

Is Park Overall up for another shot at a seat in TN in 2014? Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2012 #10

Texas is a possible. Mitch McConnell is also a possible, especially if they obstruct for 2 more yrs Coyotl Nov 2012 #11

Better idea. Find younger people to take their place if they want to retire. Mass Nov 2012 #3

lI don't support such an ageist perspective. Progressive not necessarily young. Lionessa Nov 2012 #7

RE Levin and Michigan- No Vested Interest Nov 2012 #8

Lautenberg should probably retire (88 y.o.) Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2012 #9

DSCC is not who picks the candidates, albeit they do recruit Coyotl Nov 2012 #12