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In reply to the discussion: Pic Of The Moment: In One Sentence, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) Sums Up Opposition To Keystone XL [View all]stone space
(6,498 posts)3. And let me be #7.
I don't look forward to having King as my representative and Ernst as my senator.
Good job, Senator Harkin!
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Pic Of The Moment: In One Sentence, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) Sums Up Opposition To Keystone XL [View all]
EarlG
Nov 2014
OP
He's in his mid seventies, when would it be OK in your opinion for him to retire?
A Simple Game
Nov 2014
#27
Tom Harkin is an example of WHY we need to get more younger real liberals congressional experience..
cascadiance
Nov 2014
#38
It's a personal thing. He wanted to go for his own reasons. He could have won had he made another
MADem
Nov 2014
#40
Why did you retire Senator if you are so damned concerned for your grandchildren?
modestybl
Nov 2014
#8
Does anyone know his health situation? At his age, he could have early-stage dementia or God knows
nomorenomore08
Nov 2014
#22
I was offering one possible reason for his retirement. I certainly meant no disrespect to the man.
nomorenomore08
Nov 2014
#35
Well, I did retire from my 24/7 job in broadcast journalism. But I never really quit working.
calimary
Nov 2014
#43
Thanks for posting a picture of someone who is honorable. Those mean boy pics are getting old.....
Dont call me Shirley
Nov 2014
#18
Every dollar in the hands of deniers, every dollar in the coffers of Wall St.
raouldukelives
Nov 2014
#37