Barney Frank not seeking reelection?

Adam · #1 11-28-2011, 04:04 PM

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/updates/2155

Well, damn. Dude's smart, not afraid to speak his mind, and just about the only serving legislator I would actually describe as remotely "liberal" in any meaningful sense.

SR71 · #2 11-28-2011, 05:23 PM

Barney not running. The Libertards will be doing back flips. Bernie Sanders is the last man standing.

LadyShea · #3 11-28-2011, 06:16 PM

Has he said why not yet? I'll bet the head banging the wall might have something to do with it.

viscousmemories · #4 11-28-2011, 06:43 PM

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In his live press conference, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) offered a laundry list of reasons for retirement, among them: the fact he would be campaigning in a new district, meaning it would be a tough re-election; the fact that he doesn’t like raising money; and the desire to spend his next few years focusing on academic writing.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/updates/2162

BrotherMan · #5 11-28-2011, 07:06 PM

Unstated reason: He was caught in an expensive hotel room with an appropriately aged woman. SCANDAL!

Gonzo · #6 11-29-2011, 01:28 AM

:gayladyburn:

lol that probably would be treated like a scandal. After Weinergate, I am convinced that the media can blow anything out of proportion. :lol:

erimir · #7 11-29-2011, 06:25 AM

It's HUGE!

Actually, it's mostly the angles.

Dingfod · #8 11-29-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LadyShea

Has he said why not yet? I'll bet the head banging the wall might have something to do with it.

I know from experience that one does tire of a bloody forehead.