People announcing they wont run in 2018...

[Kanil 519]

So I keep hearing X GOP congressman/senator won't run in 2018 and it's being portrayed as some major indictment on President Trump. It got me wondering if this is actually something or if this happens every election cycle but is being built up bigger than it is by the media. My question is this, at this point 4 years ago, how many members of congress/senate had announced they would not be seeking re-election (on both sides) and how does that compare to today?

 

I know I could probably find that info on the interwebs but I don't have the time right now as work is kicking my ass. Schtick is obviously expected but any real answers would be great.

[12th Man 884]

Ask Sho to look. He's free all day every day.

[joneo 529]

It's the media trying to do exactly what you said. The only reason they're doing it is giving advance notice to help the party by giving them time to select someone else. It has nothing to do with the sitting President.

[Kanil 519]

It's the media trying to do exactly what you said. The only reason they're doing it is giving advance notice to help the party by giving them time to select someone else. It has nothing to do with the sitting President.

 

Any idea as to how that compares to 4, 8, 12, etc... years ago?

[tanatastic 2,061]

Ask Sho to look. He's free all day every day.

Over/under on how many TVs he has set up next to each other with different political news feeds 24/7?

[Sho Nuff 719]

Over/under on how many TVs he has set up next to each other with different political news feeds 24/7?

Zero

Dont watch politics on TV.

 

Also... at how much space I own in Hawkers melon.

[Voltaire 4,554]

Charlie Dent is the newest one as of an hour or two ago.

[tanatastic 2,061]

Zero

Dont watch politics on TV.

Also... at how much space I own in Hawkers melon.

It’s like a 3br condo with a view and a guest house attached.

[Sho Nuff 719]

Its like a 3br condo with a view and a guest house attached.

Definitely roomy in there.

[joneo 529]

 

Any idea as to how that compares to 4, 8, 12, etc... years ago?

No facts, just my opinion. I feel they are making more out of it in an attempt to discredit Trump. Both sides have always announced early but again, the "news" is definitely distorting it to the liberal crowd.

[edjr 5,547]

Ryan Shazier

[Mike Honcho 4,009]

Retirement story with graph comparing to other elections.

 

Some of you should check out this thing called Google, you can find out stuff.

[12th Man 884]

Zero

Dont watch politics on TV.

 

Also... at how much space I own in Hawkers melon.

You're like the jelly of the month club, the gift that just keeps on giving. Your stupidity is priceless.

[Kanil 519]

Retirement story with graph comparing to other elections.

 

Some of you should check out this thing called Google, you can find out stuff.

I wish this went further back. I feel like the last true comparison for the GOP would be the 2000 W election. Although that would have been affected by 9/11 and the overwhelming support we threw behind our elected officials then so maybe we need to go back to GHWB.

[Mike Honcho 4,009]

I wish this went further back. I feel like the last true comparison for the GOP would be the 2000 W election. Although that would have been affected by 9/11 and the overwhelming support we threw behind our elected officials then so maybe we need to go back to GHWB.

 

 

Vox has an article with total retirements graph going back to 1946, but not broken down by party.

[dain11279 927]

Chris Christie. For office or just in general

[kutulu 1,542]

I am also not running in 2018

[wiffleball 4,631]

Retirement story with graph comparing to other elections.

 

Some of you should check out this thing called Google, you can find out stuff.

Good find. Anybody who thinks that this amount of announcements is anywhere near normal is definitely living in denial. Of particular note are the number of leadership roles like a committee heads that are leaving one of the other. Basically, it's harder to get these guys out of office then a tick off a coonhound. For them to leave is one hell of a thing.

[Hardcore troubadour 12,588]

I guess most of you don't know what draining the swamp is all about.

[wiffleball 4,631]

I guess most of you don't know what draining the swamp is all about.

Making room for new creatures?

[NorthernVike 2,079]

I am also not running in 2018

[NorthernVike 2,079]

I am also not running in 2018

Of course you're not you fat fock. You'd have a heart attack if you did.

[NorthernVike 2,079]

I am also not running in 2018

As fat as you are I'm surprised you can even walk.

[NorthernVike 2,079]

[wiffleball 4,631]

Of course you're not you fat fock. You'd have a heart attack if you did.

Is it possible to rascal for office?

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geKLmIMddaWPMA3xpx.9w4;_ylu=X3oDMTEycm9icWl0BGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDQjU0NjhfMQRzZWMDc3I-/RV=2/RE=1524081161/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.whitehouse.gov%2fpresidential-actions%2fexecutive-order-blocking-property-persons-involved-serious-human-rights-abuse-corruption%2f/RK=2/RS=Ipz8jUk_ruN4qrFXY.eV81Dy2eI-

 

Possible deals being cut......You been corrupt many years...you go home.

[Mike Honcho 4,009]

I am also not running in 2018

 

Neither is CMH, according to that other thread.

[wiffleball 4,631]

http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geKLmIMddaWPMA3xpx.9w4;_ylu=X3oDMTEycm9icWl0BGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDQjU0NjhfMQRzZWMDc3I-/RV=2/RE=1524081161/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.whitehouse.gov%2fpresidential-actions%2fexecutive-order-blocking-property-persons-involved-serious-human-rights-abuse-corruption%2f/RK=2/RS=Ipz8jUk_ruN4qrFXY.eV81Dy2eI-

 

Possible deals being cut......You been corrupt many years...you go home.

So, the president's against human rights abuse? Well, that certainly is a refreshingly progressive stance!

[crackattack 513]

I am also not running in 2018

Me either.I'm not running in 2019,2020,2021,2022 and so on. Well, not without this.

 

https://www.alwaystri.com/prosthetics/

 

 

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

So, the president's against human rights abuse? Well, that certainly is a refreshingly progressive stance!

Beats the alternative Democratic "humanitarian aid" to places like Haiti, Syria, etc where it just enriches the Clintons.

 

Also, read the corruption parts. Pay attention to the part about seizing property of those aiding & abetting corruption. Why did Soros transfer bulk of his assets to non-profit? Oof...

[wiffleball 4,631]

Me either.I'm not running in 2019,2020,2021,2022 and so on. Well, not without this.

 

https://www.alwaystri.com/prosthetics/

 

 

 

It says you can't wear assistive swimming devices. Wouldn't that mean you just swim in circles?

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

Wouldn't that mean you just swim in circles?

Kind of like the Russian Collision investigation?

[crackattack 513]

 

It says you can't wear assistive swimming devices. Wouldn't that mean you just swim in circles?

Yes.

[wiffleball 4,631]

Beats the alternative Democratic "humanitarian aid" to places like Haiti, Syria, etc where it just enriches the Clintons.

 

Also, read the corruption parts. Pay attention to the part about seizing property of those aiding & abetting corruption. Why did Soros transfer bulk of his assets to non-profit? Oof...

So, would that include, for example, doubling the membership fees for clubs that provide exclusive access to, oh I don't know, the president of the United States?

 

We still never did get a full accounting of the hundred million that Trump collected

for his $347 inauguration.

 

I mean, other than the 26 million that was paid out to melania's Buddy for doing absolutely nothing.

 

I really don't think this President of all presidents wants to play the corruption game.

[patweisers44 697]

Have we heard if Po'Colts is running for anything? <nerf toss>

[kutulu 1,542]

Of course you're not you fat fock. You'd have a heart attack if you did.

I wouldn't go so far as to call the brother fat. I mean, he's got a weight problem. What's the nigga gonna do? He's Samoan.