Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin has spent the last few months crying about the Kash Patel nomination (and later confirmation) and helping prove where the Left's true "priorities" lie by voting against the Laken Riley Act, but the Illinois senator's greatest service to the United States is now taking place:
The decision of whether to run for re-election has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States Senator.
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) April 23, 2025
But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch.
So, I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of my term. pic.twitter.com/eiBTPjToFT
Perhaps Durbin has been reading his party's tea leaves and came to a conclusion.
WOW.
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) April 23, 2025
Dick Durbin is OUT after next year. https://t.co/fh6MJtNIFw
Don't let the door hit ya on the way out, Dick.
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his more than four-decade career representing Illinois and piling more pressure on the party as it already faced a difficult path to reclaiming a majority in the Senate.
The decision by Durbin, who is in his fifth Senate term and is the chamber’s No. 2 Democrat, will set off a flurry of activity among a scrum of would-be successors, both Democratic and Republican. But in a state that has grown more solidly Democratic, the GOP has captured a Senate seat just twice for six-year terms since 1984.
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Let the scramble to succeed Durbin begin.
Pete Buttigieg moving to IL in 5, 4, 3, 2, — https://t.co/8PhkzC4zPS
— Vanessa (@Nessakins_) April 23, 2025
LOL! That wouldn't be surprising in the least.
Maybe focus on your state now.
— Sandy 〽️ (@RightGlockMom) April 23, 2025
Talk about historic declines!
What's the reason Durbin decided to step down? Place your bets!
USAID gravy train dried up. Time to step down.
— Quick Warthog (@QuickWarthog) April 23, 2025
His kickbacks were terminated.
— Sick and Tired (@lbell45b) April 23, 2025
Heh. Anything's possible.
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