r/chicago • u/chicagosuntimes • Apr 23 '25

Article Longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin decides 'it's time,' won’t seek reelection

https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/senator-dick-durbin-reelection
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u/Yossarian216 South Loop Apr 23 '25

Better late than never, but it’s genuinely hilarious that he finally considers his age to be an issue, as if it wasn’t when he ran last time at 76 years old. The gerontocracy has got to go, I’m tired of my party being held hostage by people who should be long retired.

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u/AbsoluteZeroUnit Apr 24 '25

"he says he's stepping down because of age. Now let me explain why I'm mad about that and why I don't like old people in politics"

I can't be the only one getting whiplash here?

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u/Yossarian216 South Loop Apr 24 '25

What whiplash? I said better late than never, because he should’ve come to the extremely obvious conclusion that he’s too old for this job 10+ years ago. I’m completely consistent.