David Obey Will Be Missed

[GTO Man]

He has decided to not seek re-election after first being elected in 1969. He is one of the few who stands for what is right about our system.

Washington Post David Obey Article

Another Washington Post Obey Article

Politico.com article

New York Times Article

I will say I saw him as one of the few members of our corrupt political system that wasn’t bought and paid for. He will be hard to replace.

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[RivFan]

Could not disagree more. Obey should be the poster-child for why term limits are long overdue. Career politicians (on both sides of the aisle) are a huge part of what is broken in our government. If Politico, The Washington Post, and The New York Times are all singing his praises, then that tells me the guy is a left-wing partisan. I am thrilled to see him go…

[GTO Man]

I don’t necessarily agree with his politics, but I see him as one of the few honest members of Congress. I would also agree with the term limits, 2 at most and out.

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