76-YEAR-OLD GOP SENATOR: SIX MORE YEARS!

[Warlord]

Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS) announced Friday he would seek reelection to a seventh term in the U.S. Senate.

“I'm comfortable with my decision," Cochran, who turns 76 years old this weekend, told Gannett on Friday (http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/12/06/thad-cochran-senate-mississippi-re-election/3890417/). “I'm looking forward to it. People have been very generous and expressed appreciation. Some have even started sending contributions and helping in that way.”

Tea Party-backed State Sen. Chris McDaniel has already launched a bid for the GOP nomination for Cochran’s seat. In response to Cochran’s announcement, one that surprised most in GOP politics who expected him to retire, McDaniel said he is undeterred. "Sen. Cochran has had a long and distinguished career representing the people of Mississippi,” McDaniel said. “I look forward to a positive campaign based on the future of our state, our country, and the Republican Party. As a strong conservative, I will fight to bring those values to Washington."
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http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2013/12/06/Mississippi-bloodbath-Cochran-seeks-reelection-against-Tea-Party

[erowe1]

That's not that old for a US Senator.

[mosquitobite]

Everyone should do a poll of their friends asking them at what age they would like to retire.

So why do we have this problem of nobility for life in Washington DC?

[aGameOfThrones]

42>36

[AngryCanadian]

Thats why America needs term limits at the Senate or the houses.

[specsaregood]

Thats why America needs term limits at the Senate or the houses.

Better yet would be to take away all perks, benefits, reduce the salary and make the job so miserable that only true public servants would want to be there more than 1 term.

[oyarde]

Better yet would be to take away all perks, benefits, reduce the salary and make the job so miserable that only true public servants would want to be there more than 1 term.

Correct , salary only , based ea yr on US median income , no health , no pension , want something ? Buy it out of the salary.No benefits.

[LibForestPaul]

If people of Mississippi don't vote for him, he don't get in.

[NIU Students for Liberty]

And if Ron Paul were elected president, he'd be 81 by the time his first term was over with a lot of supporters urging him to run for a second term.

Age and term limits are red herrings.

[aGameOfThrones]

If people of Mississippi don't vote for him, he don't get in.

It's easy to fool people when you promise them stuff even when you don't plan on delivering.