Lawmaker Who Beat AOC for Top Democratic Role Becomes Third Democrat to Die in Office This Term
Lawmaker Who Beat AOC for Top Democratic Role Becomes Third Democrat to Die in Office This Term
Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly died Wednesday at age 75, weeks after stepping down from a top Democratic role and announcing he would not seek re-election after the return of esophageal cancer.
Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly, who edged out New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) for a top Democratic post in December before stepping down, died from esophageal cancer on Wednesday, becoming the third Democrat to die in office this term.
The late congressman made headlines in December when, with support from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, he defeated AOC to lead the House Oversight Committee, despite reportedly violating stock trading laws, according to Raw Story. AOC would have been the youngest Democrat to chair a House committee at 35 years old.
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Whats with these old fucks not stepping down and enjoying what little they have left of their lives. Same with biden
They’re literally unable to do anything else except remain in their protected little cocoons arguing with each other while people fawn over them and pay them for their favor.
They’re like the minor peerage of old. All trying to hang on to their name and title to keep their ego afloat.
He was somewhat apprehensive about his first term; he just didn't want Trump to get in.
When he came back for round two, he seemed to have unfinished business tho
It's the addiction of power. Once someone has acquired it, they can't give it up. Only exceptional people have the strength to resist and step down. Take Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who had been teetering on the line between this world and the next for years, if she had retired while Obama was president, the SCOTUS wouldn't be so out of balance now. But she just couldn't do it.
congressional healthcare is insane!!! why give that up in the years you need it the most!!!!
They don't need that, they're rich.
Don't they keep it for life?
I believe you have to serve 2 or 3 terms to keep it for life.
Becase they then become like his, iirrelevant, and its too much to think about for them.