Coincidence?

[ToxMarz]

MTG resignation is effective Jan 5. On that date she will have been in congress exactly 5 years.

Members of Congress are eligible for a pension at the age of 62 if they have completed at least five years of service.

Coincidence?

She gonna be sucking off us until she dies?

[Timewas]

1. Maybe

Possibly, as has been stated in other threads, she is going to try for the senate... I relly don't think she can make it but she is definitely up to something...

[PatSeg]

3. Hey, maybe a gig on Fox News?

I really don't see her running for the senate. Sounds like too much work.

[Timewas]

7. Very possible

starting the feud with mango could be her idea of making her mire attractive to them... Big controversy draw the fringe audience.

[PatSeg]

11. Especially as Trump's popularity dwindles

She would just love the attention and the pay would be a lot better.

[ToxMarz]

4. But by delaying her resignation, she is guaranteed her pension whether runs for senate or not

Otherwise why not put her money where her mouth is and resign TODAY.

[Silent Type]

5. Even liberals would delay their retirement to achieve a pension. From what I understand, it ain't a lot.

[ToxMarz]

9. They would generally just not run for re-election rather than retire midterm when they reach pension eligibility.

She is not retiring, she is resigning in protest and to make a statement. In adddition to their 'ain't alot' pension (which is above the poverty level and an ok safety net) they can continue their federal healthcare plans (if they have met that magic 5 year number) with the government paying 72% of the premiums until they are eligible for Medicare.

[Silent Type]

10. Glad she's gone, but not gonna obsess over her $9K pension and health insurance. Also glad she ticked trump off.

[WhiteTara]

8. nah She's in it for the money

maybe a senate seat, but the money is the number one issue.

[PatSeg]

2. She's not exactly the brightest member of congress,

but she is smart (opportunistic) enough to make sure she gets her pension.

[czarjak]

6. My Country Tis Of Me