Posted on 04/14/2016 1:50:40 PM PDT by jazusamo
Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said Thursday he wishes he could stay in the Senate “'til I drop dead," even though he is not seeking reelection in November.
"Well, I wish I could stay here 'til I drop dead, but I want to be remembered for my first 34 years, not my last six," Reid said in an interview with The Takeaway podcast
. "I want everyone within the sound of my voice here today to understand what a joy it's been, an honor for me to serve in the Senate."
The Nevada senator reflected on his unpopularity among some of his colleagues but expressed no regrets.
"I have been somewhat envious of my friends who go through this institution and everyone kind of likes them, but I would rather be who I am," he said, recalling the flak he received for saying the U.S. lost the Iraq War. "I have to be candid. I think I sleep much better at night knowing not everyone agrees with me. "
Reid, 76, announced his retirement after a serious eye injury at the beginning of last year, but he said he has been thinking about ending his Senate career for a long time.
Reid began his 34-year career in Congress with the House in 1983 but didn't stay there long. He won a seat in the Senate in 1986. He served as the Senate Majority Leader from 2007 to 2015, until Republicans gained the majority.
Reid's departure has created a hotly contested battle for his seat, with Republicans hoping to win and keep the Senate after the next cycle. Sharron Angle, a Tea Party Republican, will face off against Rep. Joe Heck in the primary. On the Democratic side, Catherine Cortez Masto, a former state attorney general, will run against Black Lives Matter activist Allen Rheinhart.
We’ll make it quick will you harry?
I am working with a state prosecutor and people on the hill to get Harry indicted before the end of summer. It is starting to look good. Massive corruption, and I mean Hillary magnitude. Tracking more than 20 bribes.
Harry is trying to golden parachute into the Senate Majority PAC with his corrupt ex-staffers. Much going on I can’t reveal just yet, but watch my back Freepers. This might go supernova with a few nudges.
Harry is already dead. He just doesn’t know it.
but I want to be remembered for my first 34 years
Don’t worry. The damage you have done to America will be remembered in History!
Freudian choice of words there, Harry.
Good luck, he’ll look good in an orange jumpsuit.
Thumper's daddy said, "If you can't say nothin' nice, don't say nothin' at all."
too easy
Tea Party v. BLM....could be fun.
I just wish he would drop dead. Soonly.
Call up his brother.
Have him finish the job he started.
Howdy Jazz
FINALLY! Someone else from Nevada chimes in!
Howdy back atcha, Joe.
I like your idea. :-)
“FINALLY! Someone else from Nevada chimes in!”
I have an Empire State Building stack of dirt on Harry. So much so that it could affect several races in Nevada and go to the Presidential levels. Depends on who cracks first and how soon.
Anyone on Trump and/or Cruz’s teams who want inside dope, let me know. Info goes to whoever wants it.
Building a BIG spider chart now.
Reid wishes he could stay in Senate ‘til I drop dead’
So do I. I wish he’d stay in about two more minutes.
He’d be amazed by how many people support him on this.
**** “There’s still time for Dingy Harry to get his wish” ****
Think he is projecting ... his usefulness is over when he is gone from the Senate ... his “Friends” may want “Insure” their long time Investment with their variety of a non-compete clause.
Got $5 that says his brother meets his demise +/- 30 days from Dingy’s.
The very best of luck to you and stay safe!
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