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maxsolomon

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Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Mar 12, 2026, 02:50 PM

23 hrs ago

Clyburn can't see how anyone else could do the job, but if he intends to die in office, it probably will work out.

Just like a certain former Senator from California.

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

I have nothing but respect for Jim Clyburn Metaphorical Yesterday #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 Yesterday #2

What arbitrary age limit would you set? Torchlight Yesterday #5

careful Skittles 22 hrs ago #13

I'll answer AverageOldGuy 20 hrs ago #14

Noooo. Pass the torch. Smilo Yesterday #3

Interesting. Even more than his age SorellaLaBefana Yesterday #7

At 74 Icanthinkformyself Yesterday #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 Yesterday #6

I'd rather he pass the torch and help find a good replacement who he can help mentor. cstanleytech 23 hrs ago #8

Ego. maxsolomon 23 hrs ago #9

Is there any chance he could have a Primary challenge? denvine 22 hrs ago #10

We need more youts. twodogsbarking 22 hrs ago #11

I won't click on FB Skittles 19 hrs ago #16

yes . My FB is a fictitious name. I shy from most social media sites. Can't blame you. twodogsbarking 18 hrs ago #17

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

Let the voters decide. Talitha 22 hrs ago #12

Voters won't have a chance SCantiGOP 19 hrs ago #15