Though, the chances of facing a seriously contested primary can push older incumbents towards retirement. Who wants to spend half a year in a slog through a nasty primary at 81 years old, especially if already considering retirement?
I'd love to see Underwood threaten a primary to force him into retirement. As a former constituent I'd prefer he just take the hint and shuffle off into retirement.
I think it’s likelier than he retires this cycle than lose a primary
Though, the chances of facing a seriously contested primary can push older incumbents towards retirement. Who wants to spend half a year in a slog through a nasty primary at 81 years old, especially if already considering retirement?
who is going to primary him though??..see what i am saying??
I’m not disagreeing with
I'd love to see Underwood threaten a primary to force him into retirement. As a former constituent I'd prefer he just take the hint and shuffle off into retirement.