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(145,176 posts) Sat Aug 11, 2018, 10:09 AM Aug 2018

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Congressman Chris Collins is retiring [View all]

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Congressman Chris Collins is retiring [View all] Gothmog Aug 2018 OP

Good riddance to criminal trash dalton99a Aug 2018 #1

Is there an over-under on whether he skips off to Russia? TheBlackAdder Aug 2018 #132

Well that didn't take long. marylandblue Aug 2018 #2

Ghouliani's FBI contacts must have put the word in the pipeline: "He did it." NCjack Aug 2018 #160

Another one bites the dust. CottonBear Aug 2018 #3

VOTE NATE McMURRAY !!! NY-27 pangaia Aug 2018 #68

Can he still get insider trading information from his Republican friends? dem4decades Aug 2018 #4

Atty. Gen. Sessions promised Rep. Collins access to a cell phone... magicarpet Aug 2018 #35

I wouldn't be surprised. dem4decades Aug 2018 #38

He's the one giving out the information, so he'll be okay anyway. marylandblue Aug 2018 #42

he needs this time to ready himself for the other big house mucifer Aug 2018 #5

OMFG, IS THIS TRUE ????????? DinahMoeHum Aug 2018 #6

From MSNBC Gothmog Aug 2018 #19

Aw. NurseJackie Aug 2018 #7

Well, all I can say to that is tblue37 Aug 2018 #8

Us ole folks watch him ever' nite on 'ME' teevee. sprinkleeninow Aug 2018 #95

Here... sheshe2 Aug 2018 #9

No. Its to spend more time with his fellow crooks. I hope he enjoys his cell mates intimate company. olegramps Aug 2018 #30

So does that mean, the district is now uncontested or what happens? sunonmars Aug 2018 #10

I think it means Republicans trying to save the seat. ooky Aug 2018 #27

can they do that? He is only suspending his campaign, has not pulled out. sunonmars Aug 2018 #31

Its the only thing that makes sense to me. ooky Aug 2018 #45

It's a strongly gerrymandered district. SergeStorms Aug 2018 #55

also mostly rural... MANY small farmers pangaia Aug 2018 #73

Yes - my daughter went to a summer camp in upstate NY last summer NewJeffCT Aug 2018 #172

Are districts in NY determined by the Governor? I know WI is horribly gerrymandered, 33taw Aug 2018 #80

Cuomo wasn't the Governor in 2013 when the districts were drawn up FakeNoose Aug 2018 #83

Thanks for the info. I moved from CO to WI. Needless to say - different world. 33taw Aug 2018 #90

"They can't win unless they cheat." Low-down. All of them. eom sprinkleeninow Aug 2018 #100

This one is terribly gerrymandered in 2013.... pangaia Aug 2018 #87

Not directly by the Governor, but Cuomo is indirectly to blame Jim Lane Aug 2018 #104

Sorry Jim Lane, this isn't an opportunity to bash Andrew Cuomo FakeNoose Aug 2018 #154

Cuomo is in a contested Democratic primary and is fair game for criticism. Jim Lane Aug 2018 #162

There are a few rthings that would let them do that. pangaia Aug 2018 #71

DEMOCRAT NATE MCMURRAY, long shot candidate Hortensis Aug 2018 #54

Hortensis,,, I live here and am a Nate volunteer. pangaia Aug 2018 #85

Thank you, Pangaia. I hate that Roll Call and Mother Jones Hortensis Aug 2018 #98

Thanks, Hortensis... pangaia Aug 2018 #118

How exciting for you guys. :) Hortensis Aug 2018 #123

Here's a link to send him $$$$$$ - I just made a contribution - NBachers Aug 2018 #165

This scenario demonstrates how gerrymandering helps the incumbent candidates FakeNoose Aug 2018 #120

It may be impossible to remove Collins from the ballot Gothmog Aug 2018 #107

in other words...'I'M GUILTY AS HELL' spanone Aug 2018 #11

+10000000 bronxiteforever Aug 2018 #18

Spot on! SergeStorms Aug 2018 #56

THIS !!!! uponit7771 Aug 2018 #67

"I am hoping for a Presidential pardon" lapfog_1 Aug 2018 #81

Bwahahahaha! Hope he likes stripes! nt Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #141

And the Feds have proof malaise Aug 2018 #110

I think he's been told, he's going to jail. sunonmars Aug 2018 #12

Go F yourself on the way out you greedy, stupid, criminal hack JDC Aug 2018 #13

Stop blaming Democrats for your own greed and corruption! smirkymonkey Aug 2018 #14

Decent Republicans refused to back Trump... Dennis Donovan Aug 2018 #79

My thought exactly elias7 Aug 2018 #124

When your headed to the Fed Pen, its a good idea to suspend. Just Remember Martha. Historic NY Aug 2018 #15

From my twitter feed Gothmog Aug 2018 #16

The responses are brutal and funny as hell. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Aug 2018 #17

Yep Gothmog Aug 2018 #20

You're not kidding.... PCIntern Aug 2018 #26

Well, That Didn't Take Long. MineralMan Aug 2018 #21

yes, it is possible. pangaia Aug 2018 #88

Yes, I learned that shortly after writing. MineralMan Aug 2018 #94

I live here and volunteer for Nate. pangaia Aug 2018 #96

Well, I don't have any $$$$, so I'll just offer my best wishes for MineralMan Aug 2018 #99

Ah, MM , you're the greatest.... pangaia Aug 2018 #106

I hope you do. Fun Is Good! MineralMan Aug 2018 #108

In 2006, Tom DeLay won the GOP primary and tried to get off the ballot Gothmog Aug 2018 #111

Well, apparently, it would be easy for Collins to "move out" MineralMan Aug 2018 #113

I wonder if there will be litigation Gothmog Aug 2018 #117

Now it is looking like the RNC may have him run for .. TOWN CLERK !!!!!!!!!! pangaia Aug 2018 #119

I saw that Gothmog Aug 2018 #147

I just got home from a presser with Nate McMurray in Rochester. pangaia Aug 2018 #152

Cool Gothmog Aug 2018 #153

Ok...who got to him? He was going to fight... HipChick Aug 2018 #22

Forced out ooky Aug 2018 #23

What good name? world wide wally Aug 2018 #24

he's running from the law.... spanone Aug 2018 #25

Yes yes yes. "Maybe Paul Manafort will be his bunkmate." Msnbc Glimmer of Hope Aug 2018 #28

Nice attempt at deflection there, Chris. blogslut Aug 2018 #29

Forgive my skepticism, but that isn't exactly a "retirement" announcement Jersey Devil Aug 2018 #32

This was my thought Cosmocat Aug 2018 #46

Another article says he will give up the nomination (if he can) Jersey Devil Aug 2018 #51

Right. H2O Man Aug 2018 #63

He can say he's moving. ooky Aug 2018 #84

Buh-bye-ee Rorey Aug 2018 #33

Adios, shithead. (nt) Paladin Aug 2018 #34

The entire irrelevant first paragraph is the story of the Republican Party. LuckyLib Aug 2018 #36

Right? kimmylavin Aug 2018 #93

I think it was the NY Repugs who demanded that he resign FakeNoose Aug 2018 #109

Will he be able to collect that fat pension while he's in prison? GoCubsGo Aug 2018 #37

Another crook bites the dust. see ya! eom LittleGirl Aug 2018 #39

Never let a repuke run unopposed. This is why NightWatcher Aug 2018 #40

Lol! Retiring? True Blue American Aug 2018 #41

gonna spend some time at the martha steward retirement spa dembotoz Aug 2018 #57

FLUSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! TheCowsCameHome Aug 2018 #43

Damn, they are all a bunch of smarmy weasels. montana_hazeleyes Aug 2018 #44

Wait,... wait,... don't go,... don't you have some juicy stock tips to... magicarpet Aug 2018 #47

Another crooked commie lover bites the dust! SergeStorms Aug 2018 #48

Hey... THAT'S IT.. We call repubs COMMIE LOVERS !!!!!!!! pangaia Aug 2018 #89

"reduce the size of government" - LOL Garrett78 Aug 2018 #49

Interesting, I think at this late date the rethugs won't have enough arthritisR_US Aug 2018 #50

I predicted he'd announce it quietly on Friday night eleny Aug 2018 #52

I don't know if they can take him off the ballot at this point. George II Aug 2018 #53

They can, if, weird as it sounds, he remains on the ballot for another office Brother Buzz Aug 2018 #69

Seppuku would be honorable, considering his options. The Republicans could then replace him. Marcuse Aug 2018 #142

Prison Bound.... sarcasmo Aug 2018 #58

That's too bad Strelnikov_ Aug 2018 #59

Is Jail now a retirement community? spanone Aug 2018 #60

Spending More Time With Family LandOfHopeAndDreams Aug 2018 #61

Trump will probably appoint him Sec. of Treasury or something... Sancho Aug 2018 #62

There may be a need for a new Commerce Secretary soon. Hugin Aug 2018 #72

Retiring due to criminal charges, and uses his statement to bash Dems Dopers_Greed Aug 2018 #64

"Retiring", right. Collins is full of unmitigated bull crap... Guilded Lilly Aug 2018 #65

Fuck you, traitor. nt Ferrets are Cool Aug 2018 #66

Good riddance! DesertRat Aug 2018 #70

translation: I've seen their evidence and they have me dead to rights. Hamlette Aug 2018 #74

Great post! calimary Aug 2018 #161

To spend more time with his (crime) family? AllyCat Aug 2018 #75

He had this drug scheme going on for over a year and we the taxpayers were paying his turbinetree Aug 2018 #76

Awesome post! PearliePoo2 Aug 2018 #86

I totally second that. calimary Aug 2018 #112

Wado------------Thank you turbinetree Aug 2018 #145

Wado------------Thank you turbinetree Aug 2018 #144

LOCK HIM UP!!! workinclasszero Aug 2018 #77

Go Nate McMurray! SunSeeker Aug 2018 #78

YAY !! YES !!!!!!!!!!! pangaia Aug 2018 #92

Just saw Nate on national TV. Hortensis Aug 2018 #136

Great.. I tried to watch but couldn't get it to play pangaia Aug 2018 #137

Thoughts and prayers.... MontanaMama Aug 2018 #82

He wants to spend more time with his attorney. gtar100 Aug 2018 #91

He's gonna HAVE TO spend more time with his attorney. calimary Aug 2018 #114

HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAH obamanut2012 Aug 2018 #97

Collins retires to spend more money on his lawyer's families. TeamPooka Aug 2018 #101

And after that...prison... PatrickforO Aug 2018 #102

Bye asshole orangecrush Aug 2018 #103

Womp womp. calimary Aug 2018 #105

Karma is fun sometimes Gothmog Aug 2018 #149

Love it! calimary Aug 2018 #157

Damn that Nancy Pelosi, making it impossible for Chris to stay in office because she'd Impeach DT... ehrnst Aug 2018 #115

It may be difficult to replace Collins on the ballot Gothmog Aug 2018 #116

My guess, he moves out of state. Blue_true Aug 2018 #128

He spent most of his life in private. LiberalFighter Aug 2018 #121

Will free him up for Trump cabinet post. Sneederbunk Aug 2018 #122

The first paragraph wasn't necessary Catherine Vincent Aug 2018 #125

Does he think this gets him off the hook??? TNNurse Aug 2018 #126

He's going to spend more time WhiteTara Aug 2018 #127

He'll probably only spend less than a year in jail, rusty fender Aug 2018 #131

He's going to spend quality time with his son. They will share a cell. grantcart Aug 2018 #148

Wants to spend more time with his warden. nt Laffy Kat Aug 2018 #129

Criminal POS. warmfeet Aug 2018 #130

Now Collins can use campaign funds for lawyers Gothmog Aug 2018 #133

Wait a minute! Isn't that what Pelosi went to jail for? tavernier Aug 2018 #158

why? he is a millionaire. Demovictory9 Aug 2018 #164

Needs time to pack for federal prison. Haha asshole, I hope you lose it all. Pepsidog Aug 2018 #134

What's the difference between "retiring" & "suspending the campaign", or is it the same thing? Tarheel_Dem Aug 2018 #135

He's "retiring" to prison. nt Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #140

Love this reply from @adamcbest -- klook Aug 2018 #138

YSGJ oasis Aug 2018 #139

Joke of jokes... Hulk Aug 2018 #143

one-third of the members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee also bought and sold biotech or Gothmog Aug 2018 #146

Can John Culbertson be next? Gothmog Aug 2018 #150

Good riddance to criminal rubbish meow2u3 Aug 2018 #151

KR NT ProudProgressiveNow Aug 2018 #155

it is good he is retiring? WTF did his hillary paragraph have anything to do with it demtenjeep Aug 2018 #156

Yes, Hillary has amazing powers. tavernier Aug 2018 #159

Chris Collins says he wants to spend more time with his lawyers. JHB Aug 2018 #163

What was his wife doing there? edbermac Aug 2018 #166

He's not even trying to dispute the charges against himself MrScorpio Aug 2018 #167

Retiring from gray pinstripes to black and white horizontal stripes: enjoy your ... marble falls Aug 2018 #168

Congressman John Culbertson could be next Gothmog Aug 2018 #169

Carl Paladino is back Gothmog Aug 2018 #170

Dems say they'll sue to keep Collins on ballot Gothmog Aug 2018 #171