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Colorado Rep. Perlmutter becomes 26th House Democrat to duck '22 reelection
[NYPOST] Rep. Ed Perlmutter has joined the stampede of House Democrats who say they will not run for reelection later this year.In a Monday statement, the 68-year-old Perlmutter (D-Colo.) announced his departure from Congress, saying it was time to "pass the torch to the next generation." "of Constitutional arsonists" "After much thought and consideration, I have decided not to run for reelection," he wrote. "I have loved representing my friends, neighbors and fellow Coloradans in the Congress of the United States of America. I will miss meeting the voters of the new 7th District — it is truly the most beautiful district in America." Perlmutter’s district has become more competitive due to redistricting. However, corruption finds a dozen alibis for its evil deeds... the politician said that the Democratic "bench in the 7th District is deep and fortunately we have a strong group of leaders who are ready and able to take up that torch." Perlmutter is the 26th House Democrat to say they will not seek another two-year term and the 18th to retire from Congress altogether. His retirement announcement followed that of Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich.) last week. Related: Ed Perlmutter: 2017-01-06 Democrat mulls move to delay certification of Trump's victory Ed Perlmutter: 2010-04-08 Dirty Money Watch: Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. Ed Perlmutter: 2009-01-03 Colorado: Ritter tabs Bennet to fill Senate vacancy Posted by: Fred 2022-01-11 |
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