Will there be anyone left in congress by 2012?

[jaxx]

The way it's going now, quitting for 'personal' reasons, deciding not to run so early and whatever else comes along to dilute the votes it's going to be a wild ride in 2012. Will we have people changing parties like they are doing in the state legislatures?

Hatch went to a tea party thingy, so they won't primary him. Webb quitting. Lee resigning today. Who else?

[SeattleGirl]

Wait, what? Webb is quitting? How did I miss that? What reason did he give for doing that?

[jaxx]

Here is Webb's statement:

"Five years ago this week, on February 8, 2006, I announced my intention to run for the United States Senate. We had neither campaign funds nor a staff. We were challenged in a primary, and trailed the incumbent in the general election by more than 30 points in the polls.

Over the next nine months we focused relentlessly on the need to reorient our national security policy, to restore economic fairness and social justice, and to bring greater accountability in our government. I will always be grateful for the spirit and energy that was brought into this campaign by thousands of loyal and committed volunteers. Their enthusiasm and sheer numbers were truly the difference in that election.

It has been a great and continuing privilege to serve in the United States Senate. I am very proud of my talented and dedicated staff, which has worked tirelessly to resolve the issues on which I based my candidacy, and to protect the interests of all Virginians in this national forum. Among other contributions we have given our Post- 9/11 veterans the best GI Bill since World War Two; we have taken the lead in reforming our criminal justice system; we have led the way toward stronger relations in East and Southeast Asia; and we have been a strong voice in calling on China to act more responsibly in the world community. We will continue to work on these and other issues throughout the rest of my term.

However, after much thought and consideration I have decided to return to the private sector, where I have spent most of my professional life, and will not seek re-election in 2012.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/virgini...alpolalert

[SeattleGirl]

Okay, thanks Sass!

[Born_A_Truman]

Seriously, in this Palin-Bachmann-TeaParty-Nutzo political climate, who would want to run?

[SeattleGirl]

(02-09-2011 09:36 PM)Born_A_Truman Wrote:  Seriously, in this Palin-Bachmann-TeaParty-Nutzo political climate, who would want to run?

Good point!