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2016 Postmortem

karynnj

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10. While I understand Reid's concern, the two men have been Senators since 1985

Reply to TroyD (Reply #8)

Sun Jan 27, 2013, 10:09 AM

Jan 2013

They will have completed 5 terms in office - 30 years! As to health, only they know what their health is and what toll being good Senators - and both are - entails. In Rockefeller's case, he would definitely face a tough campaign.

I think both are owed thanks for the work they have done.

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Booker can run for both Governor and Senator. NPolitics1979 Jan 2013 #9

Thanks for the list davidpdx Jan 2013 #7

Is anyone else annoyed with the fact that there are already 2 Democratic retirements for 2014? TroyD Jan 2013 #8

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