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“They all serve one term too many.” My piece for

about why Washington, and especially Congress, has become a fiefdom of the old.

Does Washington Have Senioritis?

Washington has become a gerontocracy—a town run by an aging class of lawmakers unwilling to relinquish their power to a younger generation. But, actually, is that as bad as it sounds?

5:55 PM · Dec 1, 2021

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Senioritis? Ageism isn’t a great look either.

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Read the piece before you level accusations of ageism.

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Alfie is @wndlb@mas.to

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But how else do Reps stay relevant, and important, and someone listened to, and attended to and

Jan Claas Behrends

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Stability of cadres - like in the good old days, Julia. #zastoi

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💯

JustHappytoBeHere

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Of the ancient and uber wealthy. They represent themselves and their interests. Not ours.

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yes, yes, my goodness yes

Crystal English

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Gerontocracy

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One term? Grassley served during the War of 1812...😀

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