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In reply to the discussion: Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to Retire After 44 Years in Congress [View all]

maxsolomon

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10. Would Pritzker want that thankless job?
Reply to Midnight Writer (Reply #5)
Wed Apr 23, 2025, 01:07 PM
Apr 2025

I feel like the seat's pretty reliably Dem (Chicago exists) so I'm not concerned if he takes a pass. Being a Senator seems like it sucks.

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Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to Retire After 44 Years in Congress [View all] Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 OP
A good man snowybirdie Apr 2025 #1
I agree and as he said--there are good Dems in his district that can do a good job also. riversedge Apr 2025 #9
Senator Durbin will be missed LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2025 #2
As a kacekwl Apr 2025 #3
Good. He's declined in recent years which I've talked about here. live love laugh Apr 2025 #4
Senator Pritzker would be nice. His term as Governor ends next year. Midnight Writer Apr 2025 #5
Would Pritzker want that thankless job? maxsolomon Apr 2025 #10
Hallelujah! Chasstev365 Apr 2025 #6
Well played Wild blueberry Apr 2025 #7
Who would like the job? Step up! Frasier Balzov Apr 2025 #8
Cheri Bustos murielm99 Apr 2025 #16
Excellent choice! Frasier Balzov Apr 2025 #17
Her district is in good hands with Eric Sorensen. murielm99 Apr 2025 #19
He is all out of strongly worded letters....... joanbarnes Apr 2025 #11
I'm glad to hear this, and I hope Illinois sends a great man or woman to take his place. BComplex Apr 2025 #12
You too, Chuck. LuvLoogie Apr 2025 #13
His statement is spot on. I appreciate him checking his ego and thinking of the country Raven123 Apr 2025 #14
Hello governor Pritzker!! Please run!! PortTack Apr 2025 #15
I like the man LittleGirl Apr 2025 #18
He chose to announce it on NPR I gotta expect that mucifer Apr 2025 #20
Thank you Senator Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2025 #21
How It All Began - SenatorDurbin Rhiannon12866 Apr 2025 #22
Thank you for sharing that! Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 #24
Very cool! I remember both of them! Rhiannon12866 Apr 2025 #25
Reagan walked next to me and said "Helloo son." Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 #27
Reagan may have been a Republican, but he supported immigration, was extremely tough on Russia (then the USSR) Rhiannon12866 Apr 2025 #28
Cripes! You make me miss Ronny! Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 #29
I remember that I felt sick for a week when George Bush* beat John Kerry in 2004 Rhiannon12866 Apr 2025 #30
Durbin and Duckworth are my senators. I called his office before the recent "continuing resolution" vote. Martin Eden Apr 2025 #23
Good for him! Omnipresent Apr 2025 #26
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