Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) — the second ranking Democrat in the Senate — announced on Wednesday he will not seek reelection.
The Senate Democrat whip, who has served in the Senate since 1996, made the announcement in a video message posted to social media Wednesday.
“The decision of whether to run for reelection has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States senator, but in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch, so I’m announcing today that I will not be seeking reelection at the end of my term,” the 80-year-old senator said, meaning he will leave office when his term expires in 2027.
“The people of Illinois have honored me with this responsibility longer than anyone elected to the Senate and our state’s history. I’m truly grateful. Right now, the challenges facing our country are historic and unprecedented,” Durbin said.
“The threats to our democracy and way of life are very real, and I can assure you, I’ll do everything in my power to fight for Illinois and the future of our country, every day of my remaining time in the Senate,” he continued, noting that he has “given over half of my life to House and Senate congressional service.”
He thanked his family and staff and assured the people of Illinois that his Senate colleague, Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), “is a trusted friend and an effective leader” who will be a “real asset to Illinois and the nation as our state’s senior senator.” more here
The Senate Democrat whip, who has served ONLY HIMSELF in the Senate since 1996
wow, wander what democrat will take his place
I’ll continue to despise him, but will be glad to think about him less often. GFY, you dick.
No doubt to pave the way more a more likeable communist. 😵
His parents really nailed his personality when they named him Dick.
dick, gtfo
Anonymous at 9:35 AM
They knew he wasn’t Lion-hearted.
36 years wrecking the nation was apparently his limit.
Embarrassment to all the other dicks in the world.
Socialist Republic of Illinois will promote and elect another dick to replace this marxist dick senator.
Yeah, the Dems are getting out before they can be arrested.
Michigan’s Dem Senator, too. Now we have that lizard lady from New Jersey aiming for his seat, plus another lunatic screeching lady throwing her hat into the ring, I haven’t heard of a good MAGA replacement, yet. Sigh.
“Surrender” should include manacles and a long-term stay at a real penitentiary.
Or, he could step off a curb in front of a speeding Greyhound. That works.
Here is that lizard lady from New Jersey who is trying to win the Senator seat in Michigan. View at your own risk!
https://x.com/shoesonplease/status/1914786475952234701
@Claudia Yikes! Like a chameleon
An awful lot of political garbage comes out of Illinois and what lingers there is worse than ever.
Forget about passing the torch. That ember went out long ago. You can call it passing the cinder.
The guy who called U.S. troops Nazis and never payed for it.
…if he’d like to take that other Stolen Valor guy, Awolz, with him that would be great, they could swap lies about combat service they never saw together to their tiny black hearts’ content…
“The threats to our Bolshevism are real.” FIFY
Gee, do these Dems stepping aside have anything to do with David Hogg’s campaign to primary them?
used dick-turban, gtfo
When he surrenders to federal authorities (as the phrase goes) then we will be on the right track. Until then, he is just getting away with a hit and run on America and leaving his destruction in his wake.
DOGE musta caught up with his grift …
TICK TURBAN
He’s not surrendering. He’s 80 years old. He’s cashing out to enjoy the money he’s accumulated.
Dick! C’mon down!