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Icanthinkformyself

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4. At 74

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Mar 12, 2026, 01:12 PM

13 hrs ago

I'm in good health both mentally and physically. I retired at 73. I know I can do more. But, younger people deserve the opportunity I had. It's time, Jim. Step aside, Retire.

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Rep. Jim Clyburn, 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat, running for reelection [View all] BumRushDaShow 14 hrs ago OP

I have nothing but respect for Jim Clyburn Metaphorical 14 hrs ago #1

Im 84. I have always thought the older folks need to move on at a point so that younger people can move up. Srkdqltr 14 hrs ago #2

What arbitrary age limit would you set? Torchlight 13 hrs ago #5

careful Skittles 11 hrs ago #13

I'll answer AverageOldGuy 9 hrs ago #14

Noooo. Pass the torch. Smilo 14 hrs ago #3

Interesting. Even more than his age SorellaLaBefana 13 hrs ago #7

At 74 Icanthinkformyself 13 hrs ago #4

I wish him well. Yet, one reason we are in current mess is that too many chose to die with the torch in their hands... SorellaLaBefana 13 hrs ago #6

I'd rather he pass the torch and help find a good replacement who he can help mentor. cstanleytech 12 hrs ago #8

Ego. maxsolomon 12 hrs ago #9

Is there any chance he could have a Primary challenge? denvine 11 hrs ago #10

We need more youts. twodogsbarking 11 hrs ago #11

I won't click on FB Skittles 8 hrs ago #16

yes . My FB is a fictitious name. I shy from most social media sites. Can't blame you. twodogsbarking 7 hrs ago #17

I LOVE the judge's expression in that scene Skittles 7 hrs ago #18

Let the voters decide. Talitha 11 hrs ago #12

Voters won't have a chance SCantiGOP 8 hrs ago #15