We are losing a BIG supporter in the U.S. House.

[William769]

Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank, a 16-term Democrat, will announce Monday he does not intend to seek re-election in 2012, according to a statement from Frank's office.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/28/rep-barney-frank-wont-seek-re-election/?hpt=hp_t3

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[xchrom]

1. recommend

[Rowdyboy]

2. Sad news to begin a dreary, rainy day here....

He has been a hero of mine for a LONG time.

[Bluenorthwest]

3. Another score for the anti gay DNC religionists

one less of 'them' to deal with.

[Kurmudgeon]

11. Don't project. I'm not anti-gay and I've always respected Mr. Frank.

Being religious does not mean being anti-gay. If so I'd be guilty of judging, which Christ expressly warned not to do.
Besides, it's your business, not mine.

[laconicsax]

12. Unless you're one of the anti-gay DNC religionists, that comment wasn't talking about you.

[Sub Atomic]

13. You sure seem to be awful thin-skinned about any post questioning 'Christianity'.

If one were suspicious in nature, they wouldn't think your history of posts were 'Democratic' or in any way 'Christ-like'.

Don't believe me? Do a DU search on your name and read the things you have posted here.


Your Jesus is no match for me.

[avaistheone1]

4. Bummer. Frank is a very intelligent man.

[joeybee12]

5. Sorry to see this happen...he's one of the good ones...

He's one of the few who "gets" what needs to be done in this country...m

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

6. I can't believe this!! We cannot afford to lose another PROGRESSIVE WARRIOR!!

The wingnuts will rejoice and claim victory!!!

[brewens]

7. The man has done his job! Good luck Barney. Have fun, you

earned it!

[William769]

8. He will announce his retirement at a 1 p.m. press onference today.

[RandySF]

9. He isn't just a progressive warrior.

He is a brilliant legislator, especially on matters of finance. This is a terrible time to lose him.

[jwirr]

10. K&R