Posted on 04/23/2025 8:59:47 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
Sen. Richard “Dick” Durbin will not seek reelection. He has been in Congress for 44 years. Durbin, 80, posted a video announcement about his decision titled "Time to Pass the Torch" on X.
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Me thinks he’s scared of the David Hogg’s and the AOC’s out there. Being 80 didn’t’t stop Nancy.
This guy is supposed to be a Catholic.
As well, we need to start seeding “moderate Democrats” for many of these blue states.
The Pope’s job is open.
Gettin’ better folks. Now if Rod Blagojevich could just be “persuaded to run as a republican.”
“I’ve got this thing and it’s golden!”? The same corrupt Dim that was imprisoned for trying to sell Barack Obamas senate seat? Surely we can do better.
You have a better chance to find Elvis, Jimmy Hoffa or the Easter bunny.
Good riddance to Turban Durbin. No bigger turd ever stunk up public office.
Good news, sure can’t hurt. Would be a tough flip, but if the Democrats continue imploding, who knows, there may be an opportunity for a pickup for the R’s.
At 80 years old he finally decides its time to retire?
He must have gotten spooked by the convictions in New Jersey.
I’m saying do to them what they do to us. Find as conservative a candidate as you can to run as a “moderate Democrat” to get collaborators in office.
Other’s will follow. The public is on to them and even if some win the prospect of being in the minority could only mean they enjoy getting slapped around.
I’ve come around on Rob. He got screwed for doing what every governor has done for 250 years. Obama used this to pay off his cronies.
used to be when he was a rep and represented the Illinois heartland. Against abortion.
**The same corrupt Dim that was imprisoned for trying to sell Barack Obamas senate seat? Surely we can do better.**
No we can’t. Trump pardoned him so he couldn’t be that bad + he’s won statewide. Familiar face.
All these Dems stepping down will fuel the radicals to push harder to get radicals elected.
Won’t this redound to the advantage of the more sensible public moving more to the right.
I think he means try to get DINOs elected, same as the Democrats get their RINOs elected.
considering the Repubs are damn near non-existent in Illinois - name wise, not a bad idea...’cept I’m guessing the RATs would come out of the wood work against him.
“ Good riddance to Turban Durbin. No bigger turd ever stunk up public office.”
You have to admit, he has a lot of competition.
I know, but there are no Dino’s. Just like unicorns, there is no such thing.
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