Democrat Hank Johnson Afraid Guam Will "Tip Over and Capsize"

[Ghostwriter]

^^^^ This

We do have to cut him some slack as he is not in very good health. Hepatitis C I believe. That does beg the question as to why we continue to keep Congressmen and Senators who clearly cannot meet their responsibilities. Reference: Byrd, Thurmond and others.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by Ghostwriter

^^^^ This

We do have to cut him some slack as he is not in very good health. Hepatitis C I believe. That does beg the question as to why we continue to keep Congressmen and Senators who clearly cannot meet their responsibilities. Reference: Byrd, Thurmond and others.

Because their constituents keep voting for them? With the House, it's only a two year term so the amount of time they might serve while ill is considerably shorter than for a senator. However, the veteran members get the better committee appointments, etc., so it works to a state's advantage to have long term reps.

[Ghostwriter]

Originally Posted by AGDee

Because their constituents keep voting for them? With the House, it's only a two year term so the amount of time they might serve while ill is considerably shorter than for a senator. However, the veteran members get the better committee appointments, etc., so it works to a state's advantage to have long term reps.

"Yeah, I know.

If the congressman has to wear a drool cup and doesn't even know where he is I do not see how this really helps his consituents. But, Byrd still brings home the bacon to WV even while not attending the senate meetings. Amazing isn't it?