Quitting: all the cool policticians are doing it

[Lake View Too]

This really is curious, I wonder what Christ will do? Who would he appoint? Who can he appoint?

It is funny... he should appoint the weakest knucklehead he can find, I guess...wait... Sarah doesn't have a job right now...

 

[beachmouse]

The mister's speculation is that Martinez has some sort of back room offer to be president of Florida Atlantic University since Frank Brogan just took the job as chancellor of Florida higher ed.

 

[Winnie]

I have no respect for anyone who doesn't do the job they were elected to do.

Unless you are run out of office on a rail or have a major personal problem that truly keeps you from doing your job, you have a term to finish.

Quitting shows the electorate what they really mean to you and what your priorities are - and that keeping your word and doing what you promised are not on the list.

I agree with you on this! I remember clearly when Joe Scarborough quit so he could devote more time to his family.

 

[Here4Good]

I agree with you on this! I remember clearly when Joe Scarborough quit so he could devote more time to his family.

So, have there been any Democrats quit? I can name plenty who were run out of town on a rail (William "Cold-Cash" Jefferson being the latest), but I can't think of any who have just quit.

Come on, there has to be at least one....

 

[hnooe]

So, have there been any Democrats quit? I can name plenty who were run out of town on a rail (William "Cold-Cash" Jefferson being the latest), but I can't think of any who have just quit.

Come on, there has to be at least one....[/quote]

Homework over the weekend for you H4G--report back to us Monday. I am going kayaking.

 

[Blair]

So, have there been any Democrats quit? I can name plenty who were run out of town on a rail (William "Cold-Cash" Jefferson being the latest), but I can't think of any who have just quit.

Come on, there has to be at least one....[/quote]

Homework over the weekend for you H4G--report back to us Monday. I am going kayaking.

WAIT WAIT!!!!!

Obama just announced a CASH for KAYAKS program.




seriously Im jealous and have fun.....

 

[TooFarTampa]

WAIT WAIT!!!!!

Obama just announced a CASH for KAYAKS program.




seriously Im jealous and have fun.....

I'll pay cash for a kayak, but not as much as the government.

 

[Lynnie]

Martinez sent me a ridiculous form letter in response to concerns I addressed with him. Let him quit!

 

[Lake View Too]

Lack of resolve and no respect for the constiuents who elected you, may just be a rather republican trait. Don't forget the Father of modern conservative quitters: Richard Nixon. It's all about retaining that great retirement program.

 

[beachmouse]

Thing is, the Senator or Congressman himself doesn't really have to do much in order to have a reputation for good constituent services. He just has to spend a certain amount of his or her staff allocation on people who are pleasant on the phone and who can write a decent customizable semi-form letter to send back after constituent inquiries. And there are many smart people who can write well who go looking for Hill jobs every year. Oh yeah, and one bulldog-like person to take care of social security, immigration and VA complaints.

It really isn't hard to give acceptable to well-regarded constituent services, and it amazes me how many Members don't realize that, even when that ends up being a prime reason why incumbents who should otherwise be safe lose seats in a shocker.