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Colin Artinger's avatar

I think his retirement was mostly expected from people behind the scenes. A lot of times, longtime pols retire in a cycle expected to be favorable to their party so they have a better chance at holding a seat. Jerry Costello did that in IL-12 a decade ago.

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LiberalBuffalo's avatar

He's only 66. He could have served several more terms. I'm actually glad he did it to open the pipeline but I'm wondering the reason.

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Colin Artinger's avatar

Yeah, but I think he's just the rare pol who gets out before they're on hospice.

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Henrik's avatar

If anything, people peacing out in their mid-60s after under twenty years in DC should be celebrated!

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Jonathan's avatar

Guy is literally a 'biker dude'; I am betting he just wants to 'ride to live' now; nothing more

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