Frail and disoriented, Cochran says he's not retiring
Source: Politico
Mississippi GOP Sen. Thad Cochran insists that he is not retiring from Congress, despite widespread speculation about the veteran lawmakers health and political future.
The 79-year-old Cochran appeared frail and at times disoriented during a brief hallway interview on Wednesday. He was unable to answer whether he would remain chairman of the Appropriations Committee, and at one point, needed a staffer to remind him where the Senate chamber is located.
Dont believe everything you hear, Cochran said in a low voice when asked whether he planned to retire after 44 years in office.
However, when queried over whether he would stay on as Appropriations chairman, Cochran seemed confused and just repeated the question. As chairman of the Appropriations Committee? Cochran asked.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/18/thad-cochran-says-not-retiring-senate-243918
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(33,310 posts)Politico disgusts me. How dare they insinuate that age might affect a politicians abilities to serve their office! Sanders 2020/2024!
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(66,316 posts)for a politician from Mississippi?
If they can tie their shoes without help, I imagine that would disqualify them for state and Federal office.
Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)before he has to??