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nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts) Mon Feb 15, 2021, 11:09 PM Feb 2021

What are the odds of Leahy(D-VT) serving 10 terms in the US Senate? [View all]

Leahy has to decide whether or not to run for a ninth US Senate term in 2022. Leahy will be 82 years old in 2022. If Leahy completes his 9th US Senate term in 2028, He has to decide whether or not to run for a 10th term. Leahy is likely to be the longest serving US Senator.
Thurmond(R-SC) has been in the US Senate for 8 terms.
Byrd(D-WV) has been in the US Senate for 9 terms
Grassley(R-IA) has been in the US Senate for 7 terms and is going for an 8th term next year.

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What are the odds of Leahy(D-VT) serving 10 terms in the US Senate? [View all] nkpolitics1212 Feb 2021 OP

I hope there is a Dem in waiting. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2021 #1

What about Attorney General TJ Donovan? nkpolitics1212 Feb 2021 #4

I didn't look at the AG SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2021 #5

I honestlt think there should be an age limit on both House members & Senators. I like Leahy, but napi21 Feb 2021 #2

I fear the choice is made more often to keep the job to stay alive. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2021 #6

Leahy should stay in the US Senate until Feinstein leaves the US Senate. nkpolitics1212 Feb 2021 #7

They both need to leave. But your insight explains things more clearly. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2021 #8

He seems VERY fragile Wawannabe Feb 2021 #3