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News & Current Events Apr 22, 2026 at 5:38 PM

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat, dies at 80

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Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat, dies at 80
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Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat, dies at 80
Scott, the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, was first elected to Congress in 2002 and was facing a competitive primary.
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revelm Apr 22, 2026 +4434
pfew, the district can finally run a youthful 75 year old again
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Kentust Apr 22, 2026 +830
75??? A little young for politics, don't you think?
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Pork_Chompk Apr 22, 2026 +157
Whippersnapper like that doesn't have the life experience necessary for public office.
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the_blackfish Apr 22, 2026 +59
Experience with what? Electricity?
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johnnybiggles Apr 23, 2026 +30
The series of Internet tubes.
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pesto_changeo Apr 23, 2026 +6
Senator Ted Stevens speaks from the grave!
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class_rando_fxx Apr 23, 2026 +6
Dementia and a total shedding of principles
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DerBingle78 Apr 22, 2026 +11
That’s just a kid!
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bbb26782 Apr 22, 2026 +253
He was already getting primaried. The frontrunners are a 43 year old state ~~senator~~ rep with a PhD and a 33 year old Harvard educated school board member who worked in the Obama White House.
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EGislerHD121 Apr 22, 2026 +193
State Rep. source: she’s currently my office suitemate. And will make an amazing Congresswoman.
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bbb26782 Apr 22, 2026 +89
Shoot. You’re right. Source: You’re my state rep 😂
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EGislerHD121 Apr 22, 2026 +75
Haha. Happy to be of service!
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BearFluffy Apr 22, 2026 +44
I've never heard of you, in large part because I don't live in Georgia, but this is the kind of interaction that I want to see from politicians more. You seem to not be a d***, and from your profile, I probably agree with you on a lot. If your national profile grows and you do more, I'll hopefully remember you and be excited!
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EGislerHD121 Apr 22, 2026 +89
Thanks! I made national news briefly when I won my race in a special election in December (Eric Gisler). Won a seat by 2 points in December that I lost in '24 by 22 points. I'm trying to be as accessible, transparent, and helpful as possible, and do the job the way I've always wanted it to be done for me. No plans right now beyond the GA House. I've got specific things I want to accomplish there.
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BearFluffy Apr 22, 2026 +14
That's awesome and the kind of politicians we need. Keep up the good work!
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bbb26782 Apr 22, 2026 +12
Don’t take Eric from us! We like him a lot better than the other guy.
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Wisteriafic Apr 23, 2026 +3
Giving you a big wave from over in Vinings! I really like my reps (and plan to volunteer for their campaigns) and I’m glad you’re committed to getting things done and working as a team!
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alwayssunnyinskyrim Apr 23, 2026 +6
This interaction was heartwarming
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artaxs Apr 22, 2026 +4
And her name is?
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BeerForThought Apr 23, 2026 +6
Jasmine Clark
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Rhine1906 Apr 23, 2026 +3
Dr. Clarke and Everton are the first two legit challengers he’s had since I’ve been back in GA (2019). I’m excited for both of them.
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SpliTTMark Apr 22, 2026 +7
Just 30 more years and will have a millennial
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Floaty_Waffle Apr 23, 2026 +2
And in keeping with the tone of modern politics, we’ve completely skipped over Gen X.
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clayknightz115 Apr 22, 2026 +948
Congresspeople have been dropping like flies this term.
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ceapaire Apr 22, 2026 +706
Tends to happen when the average age is 6 years away from retirement.
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ChasedWarrior Apr 22, 2026 +561
6 years past retirement.
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47isthenew42 Apr 22, 2026 +119
I'm pretty sure it's more than 6 years past retirement at this point. 
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Kodama_sucks Apr 22, 2026 +89
It's more like 6 years past life expectancy
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Jimmyg100 Apr 22, 2026 +15
I hear they’re trying to figure out how to dust off the corpse of Strom Thurmond and zap it with lightning to bring him back for another term.
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exipheas Apr 22, 2026 +7
If they were bananas they would be too old to use for banana bread.
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no_id_never Apr 22, 2026 +15
Not the right ones :(
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[deleted] Apr 23, 2026 +2
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ceapaire Apr 23, 2026 +2
Not this guy.  Average age of this Congress is 59 from what I saw.
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SoftlySpokenPromises Apr 22, 2026 +71
We're reaching the point where the older generations aren't able to maintain their necromancy.
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Realtrain Apr 22, 2026 +36
This is the 3rd oldest Congress in US history.
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czs5056 Apr 23, 2026 +4
What were the first two? The next two congres? /s
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LiffeyDodge Apr 23, 2026 +12
Congress is the country's most expensive nursing home
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ailish Apr 22, 2026 +16
They stay in Congress until they're 150 years old rather than retiring and letting the younger generation take over.
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crk4130 Apr 22, 2026 +6
Ya they are all 1000 years old
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Curmudgeonadjacent Apr 22, 2026 +2451
80 years old and was running for reelection, JFC.
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SawConvention2023 Apr 22, 2026 +867
He was just a kid 😔
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YogiTheGamer Apr 22, 2026 +288
It’s sad when they go young like that.
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AtLeastIHaveJob Apr 22, 2026 +79
When they go?!?
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forte2718 Apr 22, 2026 +8
[C'mon, huh!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEY6S9xGx3E) I see what you did there ;)
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Creasy007 Apr 22, 2026 +64
You know that fat cocksucker says I look like the Shah of Iran??
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LHGray87 Apr 22, 2026 +18
Next time, there will be no next time.
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Snapingbolts Apr 22, 2026 +69
Struck down in the prime of his youth
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Dwiggles1 Apr 22, 2026 +29
To the victor, goes the spoils
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averyrdc Apr 23, 2026 +6
Shove your quotations book up your FAT F****** ASS.
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AtLeastIHaveJob Apr 23, 2026 +3
You got no reason to speak to me like this. I always liked you.
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Saneless Apr 22, 2026 +28
He had so many years of not understanding the needs of constituents left in him :(
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HORSEthedude619 Apr 22, 2026 +20
Nothing makes me happier than a random Sopranos reference.
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B0SS_H0GG Apr 22, 2026 +8
Anyway....$4 a pound
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heroman3 Apr 22, 2026 +118
Imagine that Janet Mills is 78 and trying to become a senator. Embarrassing.
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mrdilldozer Apr 22, 2026 +32
We also have Bernie Sanders who ran for reelection and won at 83. These people would rather die in office than give up power. Millennials have to start running for office. This is insane.
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peanutski Apr 23, 2026 +48
At least Bernie isn’t a corporate stooge pushing regressive policy. That’s the issue with the old guard. 
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HTC864 Apr 23, 2026 +6
It's not a matter of starting to run for office, it's about how people vote. If you have five challengers every time and the constituency votes for the same person, that's not on the people running.
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DoctorGregoryFart Apr 23, 2026 +18
Bernie is possibly the exception to the rule. The man is sharp and has been a beacon of progressivism his whole career. I sure wish there were more like him so he could retire.
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goodlittlesquid Apr 23, 2026 +13
We have sitting Senators that are 92.
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Curmudgeonadjacent Apr 23, 2026 +4
Yep, we’re doomed if changes aren’t made.
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CFBCoachGuy Apr 22, 2026 +45
He was known for having health issues [way back in 2022](https://www.politico.com/news/2022/01/13/david-scott-house-agriculture-worries-527015) where he was unable to walk and struggled to complete sentences. And- despite not even being willing or able to vote for himself, he *still* won election. Twice. He has barely bothered campaigning this year and thought his incumbency and AIPAC support would win him election among redistricted constituents. But three different democratic challengers (which includes a school board chair, a professor of nursing, and a star of the reality series Married to Medicine) have out-fundraised him- something rare to see for an incumbent in a primary.
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flamehead2k1 Apr 22, 2026 +52
The job is paid well, gives you unmatched connections, and can largely be delegated to your staff.
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TheBurningEmu Apr 22, 2026 +49
At that age just retire and be a talking head on the news ffs. You'll still get paid, don't have to do any real work, and you aren't holding the lives of hundreds of thousands or more people in your arthretic hands.
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DoublePostedBroski Apr 22, 2026 +33
Yeah but then you don’t get kickbacks and lose power and influence.
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lostroadrunner22 Apr 22, 2026 +15
Power is a hell of a drug.
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Ckmccfl Apr 22, 2026 +3
They don’t want power, they just want the money and the illusion of power And puss.
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morosco Apr 22, 2026 +3
He couldn't really talk anymore though.
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flamehead2k1 Apr 22, 2026 +1
I personally agree but I'm not the type to be a politician in the first place
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Brunette7 Apr 22, 2026 +22
It’s bizarre. I understand that power is addictive, but is there no desire to just go home and enjoy your old age?
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xIllustrious_Passion Apr 22, 2026 +21
Why quit when you can secretly enjoy your old age while still holding your seat and just be counted absentee?
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KAugsburger Apr 22, 2026 +7
Some of these members of Congress have spent so long in some form of elected office that I am not sure that they have a lot of other hobbies to keep them occupied. Some of these people are also too old to really enjoy their retirement. I am not sure that there is much that they could do beyond reading a book or watching some old movies
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Fight_those_bastards Apr 22, 2026 +6
I mean, they’re only really working about 1/3 the time…
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Extreme-Guava-7940 Apr 22, 2026 +3
It's an extremely low effort job, is the thing. If it was real work you wouldn't see so many elected officials who were decades past retirement age
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Jean2800 Apr 22, 2026 +7
Addicted to power
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boot2skull Apr 23, 2026 +3
Free healthcare is just that good.
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jeffersonlane Apr 23, 2026 +2
For his 13th f****** term.
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XylatoJones Apr 23, 2026 +2
There is an 85 year old running for their 18th term…
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ailish Apr 22, 2026 +5
They never want to retire. Just completely unwilling to hand the government over the the younger generation.
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lostroadrunner22 Apr 22, 2026 +4
This is gonna ruin the tour..
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Ok-Mycologist-3829 Apr 22, 2026 +732
Millennials: we need people our age in office.
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Xsiah Apr 22, 2026 +399
And in 30 years we will!
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droans Apr 22, 2026 +63
That's funny - they're not gonna let spry 65-70 year-olds in Congress! Pay your dues and maybe some of us will have a shot as we approach ninety.
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thingsmybosscantsee Apr 22, 2026 +135
DNC - *no*
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fascistno1hater Apr 22, 2026 +73
Just like you can't see the report on why Kamala lost. It's our private organization and we can do what we want.
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xxtoejamfootballxx Apr 22, 2026 +25
It’s insane when you realize the voters ARE the party. The leadership has it backwards so we need a tea party moment
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Reasonable_Ticket_84 Apr 23, 2026 +4
That's what happens when the trustfund babies that have never worked a real job and had their parents pay for everything end up as consultants at the DNC and proceed to take control.
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snydamaan Apr 23, 2026 +6
We’re in the tea party moment now, waiting for a democrat version of Trump.
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xxtoejamfootballxx Apr 23, 2026 +10
The tea party had legitimate power, the democrats are not in that moment. They forced the speak of the house to resign, once we get close to even sniffing something like that, I’ll buy that we’re in the moment.
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Slypenslyde Apr 23, 2026 +6
For some reason only the wrong party has that kind of backbone.
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xxtoejamfootballxx Apr 23, 2026 +11
I mean, the republicans *didn't*, which is why it worked. A new wave came in, largely using populist rhetoric and pushed out a lot of the anemic old guard to wrestle a seat at the table and then eventually control of the party. I think the bigger problem is that the type of people that would make that change for the democrats are generally not as drawn to political office, so we're left with old people who think they're god's gift to america and grifters for the most part.
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Money_Statement_9861 Apr 23, 2026 +3
Ah yes the superdelegates argument. F****** democrats love to tip the scales in favor of corporate interests
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SHUT_DOWN_EVERYTHING Apr 23, 2026 +5
By DNC you mean Democratic primary voters. They are the ones who make the choice. David Scott in the example above was extremely popular in his district. > Incumbent David Scott (D) defeated six challengers in the Democratic primary in Georgia's 13th Congressional District on May 21, 2024. Scott and Marcus Flowers (D) led in local media attention ahead of the primary. Scott won with 57.8% of the vote, followed by Mark Baker (D) with 11.6% and Flowers with 9.9%.
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Libertechian Apr 22, 2026 +14
Too many people who have "earned a spot" first, like Hillary
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upgrayedd69 Apr 22, 2026 +30
Kind of a weird argument to make for Hillary when her competition in the primary was 6 years older lol
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Libertechian Apr 22, 2026 +8
Hillary had already won the "invisible primary" before the primary even happened. She was hand picked and was probably not who the average voter would have picked if given real choices
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upgrayedd69 Apr 22, 2026 +13
And unfortunately Bernie was not the pick of the average voter in 2020 because everyone coalesced around moderate Biden when their moderate of choice dropped out.
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mhornberger Apr 23, 2026 +2
Get your millennial through the primary and then the general election, and they'll be in office. It's the primary and general election voters keeping these people in office.
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Uncle_Tickle_Monster Apr 22, 2026 +21
Then I guess they should show up in primaries.
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az_catz Apr 22, 2026 +4
Careful, you'll enrage the Progressive Purists.
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tophergraphy Apr 22, 2026 +7
We dont have the free time nor resources to run compared to the generation that actually owns houses at a reasonable rate. Our only plus is being able to navigate different forms of media but most of our peers have been effecticely disenfranchised. WAFF.
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Johnny55 Apr 22, 2026 +2
Hey the other Dem we lost this week was only 47
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RandyOfTheRedwoods Apr 22, 2026 +229
Do I have my math right, there have been 4 republicans and 3 democrats who won’t finish their term?
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defroach84 Apr 22, 2026 +150
7 people in two years, 435 people are in it, with an average age of 57.5. I don't feel like it is really far from the norm here.
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TwelveGaugeSage Apr 22, 2026 +48
Is that average age up to date or is it from before it just dropped a little?
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LarxII Apr 23, 2026 +2
With how old some of these fucks are, I feel that it was skewed from before and likely quite a bit lower now.
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Realtrain Apr 22, 2026 +9
This is the 4th in like 2 weeks.
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thisistherevolt Apr 22, 2026 +366
Hi y'all. Citizen of his district. He may as well have been dead for twenty years, all the good he did for us out here. Refused to ever meet with us or take the phone calls of concerned citizens. Missed a lot of votes, almost certainly had payola going on. I'm excited for my vote in the race for GA-13 to actually count for the first time in my adult life. I'm about to turn 40 for context.
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SHUT_DOWN_EVERYTHING Apr 23, 2026 +69
And still, people in his district voted for him in primary: > Incumbent David Scott (D) defeated six challengers in the Democratic primary in Georgia's 13th Congressional District on May 21, 2024. Scott and Marcus Flowers (D) led in local media attention ahead of the primary. Scott won with 57.8% of the vote, followed by Mark Baker (D) with 11.6% and Flowers with 9.9%.
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g1ngertim Apr 23, 2026 +81
Name recognition is a massive boone for a politician. A lot of people just vote for names they recognize. 
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Vet_Leeber Apr 23, 2026 +29
Yup, there's a reason incumbents _usually_ win unless something drastic happens.
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Brock_Hard_Canuck Apr 23, 2026 +15
One movie I enjoy is "The Distinguished Gentleman", a 90s Eddie Murphy comedy that is basically... this. LOL >Florida con man Thomas Jefferson Johnson (Eddie Murphy) crosses paths with Congressman Jefferson Davis "Jeff" Johnson at a party and becomes intrigued after overhearing just how wealthy members of Congress can become through corruption. After Congressman Johnson dies of a heart attack while having adulterous sex with a young staffer, con man Johnson decides to run for Congress in the election to replace him to take advantage of money from lobbyists. Omitting his first name, and abbreviating his middle name, he calls himself "Jeff" Johnson. He then manages to get on the ballot by pitching a seniors organization, the Silver Foxes, to endorse him. >Once on the election ballot, he uses the dead Congressman's old campaign material and runs a low budget campaign that appeals to name recognition, figuring most people do not pay much attention and simply vote for the "name you know." He wins a slim victory and is off to Washington, a place where the "streets are lined with gold." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Distinguished_Gentleman The ending has a bit of comedic irony too, considering today's political climate. Murphy's character (being a small time conman) learns throughout the movie how deep the cons and corruption in DC politics go (as compared to what he has done), and Murphy's character decides to fight back. Eventually, at the end of the movie, Murphy's character has his full criminal record exposed to the public, and it looks like Congress will vote to expel him. But... >As the film ends, it appears likely that Johnson will be thrown out of Congress on account of his previously unknown criminal record, but he defiantly declares, "I'm gonna run for President!" then breaking the fourth wall. Imagine, a known conman with a lengthy criminal rapsheet, being president and living in the White House. Ha ha ha.
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infinitum3d Apr 23, 2026 +2
This is the mistake we make. If I recognize your name, I’m voting you out.
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Coolbluegatoradeyumm Apr 23, 2026 +5
Overwhelmingly even
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DARfuckinROCKS Apr 23, 2026 +3
I'm not from GA and I don't feel like doing any research. How's the race looking? Anyone promising? Will Dems keep the seat?
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beenoc Apr 23, 2026 +10
I'm not from Georgia either so I can't speak on the candidates, but his district was Atlanta suburbs. Harris and this guy both won the district by 43 points in 2024, it's very safe blue.
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monkeypickle8 Apr 22, 2026 +139
Quick, replace him with a 79 year old!
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Solkre Apr 22, 2026 +48
You sure we need that young a voice right now?
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EaterOfFood Apr 22, 2026 +4
You can’t trust those whippersnappers
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Gloomy-Insurance-739 Apr 22, 2026 +111
We really need to do something about all these goddamn old people in our government.
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Acceptable-Peace-69 Apr 23, 2026 +10
Well he died so that’s one less to worry about.
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KenUsimi Apr 23, 2026 +19
I just… I am so tired of my government being run by people holding on till death itself claims them. That’s not how you make sure your works endure; that’s refusing to admit you’re mortal.
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AllISeeAreGems Apr 23, 2026 +10
We really need an age limit on congressional service.
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B-Glasses Apr 23, 2026 +12
Maybe let’s elect some people who aren’t on their death beds?
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Daveit4later Apr 22, 2026 +56
Dude should have retired 20 years ago holy moly
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Crafty_Fan_6202 Apr 23, 2026 +19
Eighty years old and running for the 13th time. Really? WITAF.
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tr1cube Apr 22, 2026 +40
This guy was no good, essentially Republican lite. He used his office and campaign funds to pay his private employees, private business debt, and rent. I hate that he kept getting elected. He was also against gay marriage for the longest time, opposed the Iran nuclear deal.
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BlueBod50 Apr 22, 2026 +31
Dems like him are a cancer to the party. They are why Dems are somehow at historically low popularity despite the opposition being even worse. 
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Coolbluegatoradeyumm Apr 23, 2026 +7
80 and died in office but was prepping to run again. Surely he was up for the fight
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Gamer_Grease Apr 23, 2026 +5
In case you’re wondering, he marks the fifth member of the House, and fourth Democrat, to die of old age in the last 14 months.
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youknowimworking Apr 22, 2026 +64
Let's put a hard cap at 65. You can't be elected for office if your above the age of 65. Period.
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az_catz Apr 22, 2026 +28
Let's make it an even 70, to double up the minimum age to run for president, 35.
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Coolbluegatoradeyumm Apr 23, 2026 +6
Retirement age is 65 for everyone else. Why not them too
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Movie_Slug Apr 23, 2026 +6
I mean it is now 67 for full social security benefits and 72 for max social security benefits 
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leg_day Apr 23, 2026 +3
I'll counter you at 55.
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melodypowers Apr 23, 2026 +5
67 is when you can start collecting full social security, so I would be fine with that. But I would Also be fine with lowering the social security age.
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OkLab6701 Apr 23, 2026 +12
The new poster boy for Term Limits and Age Caps for government. I am sorry this man died but these people should not be allowed to cling to power until their last breath.
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Even_Raisin_3645 Apr 22, 2026 +10
Honorable leaders used to pass the torch before their time came as a way to support future generations and ensure their legacy continued
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HausuGeist Apr 23, 2026 +4
Congress should not be a nursing home!
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VoughtHunter Apr 23, 2026 +3
There goes the “narrowing” of the republican majority
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seilrelies Apr 23, 2026 +6
He’s the fifth congressperson to die in office in the last 15 months
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EndStorm Apr 22, 2026 +25
Term and age limits are well overdue.
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Snarfbuckle Apr 22, 2026 +11
In Sweden he would have retired somewhere around 55-65 and become a consultant, board member or just a pensioner enjoying life.
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Orwick Apr 22, 2026 +8
That makes 5 democrats that have died of natural causes this term.
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Murky-Restaurant8210 Apr 23, 2026 +5
Damn, in his prime too
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[deleted] Apr 22, 2026 +25
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fffan9391 Apr 22, 2026 +20
Strom Thurmond was in the senate at 100.
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Foe117 Apr 22, 2026 +14
there is no rule about being really old in office, only being too young in office.
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Phillyfan10 Apr 22, 2026 +6
Maaan. Maybe I’m just wired differently, or I’d feel differently in the position they’re in, but I just can’t imagine any scenario where I’d WANT to work at 80, unless it was volleyball referee at a topless resort or something. If I needed money or something that’s a different story, but traveling during the golden years or just putzing around a garden or something sounds so much more enjoyable than throwing on a suit to listen to people talk.
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RexCrimson_ Apr 23, 2026 +4
We really need age limits in politics, but the youth don’t even bother voting. So this will never happen. I hate saying this, but unfortunately I don’t see things changing anytime.
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Secret_Account07 Apr 22, 2026 +8
Can we stop allowing 80 year olds to hold office? It’s not f****** normal. Would you allow a general at age 80? Oh you wouldn’t? Imagine that
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Flimsy-Attention-722 Apr 22, 2026 +7
Hold office?? Damn if he wasn't running for reelection.. Unfuckingbelievable
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somecoolname42 Apr 23, 2026 +3
Death, no buddy, not David, Donald.
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Necx999 Apr 23, 2026 +3
The Iowa senator is 92! Think about that!
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GreyBeardEng Apr 23, 2026 +3
Another person has left the Washington dc nursing home.
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MentalDisintegrat1on Apr 22, 2026 +9
Sad. Age and term limits for everyone SCOTUS and presidents included.
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MaccTHC Apr 23, 2026 +4
It is utterly ridiculous that these people stay in office so long they literally die on the job. We gotta replace more of these old fucks
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phunky_1 Apr 23, 2026 +5
Politicians and judges to be forced to retire out of public office when they hit age 67. Congress and the White House are not retirement homes.
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Morallta Apr 22, 2026 +6
Not really mad about this. If you're old enough to be in a nursing home, you don't need to be running our f****** government. I don't give a shit what your leanings are. Step down and allow the current generation to represent itself. Our country has been run by egomaniacs for record lengths of time, and we've been seeing the results what happens when our elected officials decide to make their service lifelong.
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vespamike562 Apr 22, 2026 +7
Does anyone have a problem with an 84 year old Bernie Sanders? He can still function in his job, his mind is sharp and he seems to be in good health. Should he be out as well?
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digbickrich Apr 22, 2026 +36
I love Bernie but yes he should retire soon. Can still champion for the working class from retirement.
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KathyJaneway Apr 22, 2026 +20
Yes. He should've also retired last term. He was 76 in 2016. He's over 1 year older than Joe Biden. He's 2nd oldest senator right now in office. Only one older is Chuck Grassley,who's 92. B**** McConnell is retiring,ands he's few months younger than Bernie. Jim Risch of Idaho is running for reelection at 82 or 83. He's up for reelection this year . Idaho is like the 3rd or 4th most republican state, they haven't had Dem senator in 30+ years at least. So he's getting reelected and if he wins and lives, he will be same age as Grassley was when he ran for reelection last time.
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External-Praline-451 Apr 22, 2026 +13
The Bernies of this world should be mentoring and promoting young people. Not getting everyone to rely on them as some kind of saviour when they're over 80! He could still be a political commentator, speaker, etc, but get all these old folks out of government power. There should be rules about upper age limits for government across the board.Bernie is an exception, but most of them seem incapable of caring about the long-term future of their people they govern.
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melodypowers Apr 23, 2026 +3
He definitely could be an effective elder statesman for the progressive cause.
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shakeyshake1 Apr 22, 2026 +5
He should be out. Here’s an article from October 2019 that says his estimated remaining lifespan at that time was 8.7 years before taking into account his heart attack and stents (it doesn’t say how much that should reduce the estimate): https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/bernie-sanders-heart-attack-raises-questions-about-candidates-ages-here-ncna1065036 Without taking into account heart problems, he would have about 2 years left right now as of the October 2019 estimate. I’m assuming that, after taking into account the heart problems, the estimates would say he should probably already be dead.
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joepierson123 Apr 22, 2026 +7
Yeah that's the problem it's always "my guy" is the exception.
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Realtrain Apr 22, 2026 +5
Bernie Sanders didn't yell "Who gave you permission to take my picture, a******!" when I journalist snapped a photo of him in a wheelchair.
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bros402 Apr 22, 2026 +2
He's a Senator. Their terms are six years. he should not run for another term. He should be passing the torch.
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Mecha-Dave Apr 23, 2026 +2
The last 4 years he's just been a zombie animated with AIPAC money
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lime-eater Apr 23, 2026 +2
80 year old man stops wielding power involuntarily.
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Mike2k33 Apr 23, 2026 +2
Damn, he had his whole life ahead of him
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Few-Ad-7887 Apr 23, 2026 +2
Only 80? He had so many years left to serve
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DepletedMitochondria Apr 23, 2026 +2
g e r o n t o c r a c y
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Nearby-Pen-2392 Apr 23, 2026 +2
Rest in peace David Scott. I pray your family find closure and you find peace in the next life. Weither it was right or wrong, you did what u thought was best and that's all we as humans can do.
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starrpamph Apr 22, 2026 +3
I prefer my representatives familiar with hand crank starting a car thank you very much.
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Kingfisher910 Apr 23, 2026 +3
Inappropriate Trump comment inbound. “He was really a bad guy, happy he’s gone”- PDT
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fkenned1 Apr 23, 2026 +3
This shit is bonkers. I get that we don't wanna put age limits in, but what about conditional limits... Like, if you're running for office at 80, you're eligible to serve 1 year before having to run again... 75 would be 4 years, 70 would be 6, etc. This would be a way to incentivize younger blood. We need to seriously look at term limits in general, because our congress and Supreme Court are fucked right now. For the supreme court, those seats are supposed to function outside of politics and they absolutely do NOT. I'm actually fully behind a complete purge of literally every politician/judge currently serving. Get rid of every single one of them, ban corporate dollars in politics, ban lobbying, ban foreign dollars in politics, ban investments by any person (and their families) serving in congress, and see what happens. My guess? The people start to benefit again. Wow, crazy thought, aye?
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FordGT2017 Apr 23, 2026 +3
All those old MF rather die on the job than move over and let younger people run the country. This goes for both parties
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ImmiLitigation Apr 23, 2026 +3
Dear God, Trump is also close to 80…
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Cactusfan86 Apr 23, 2026 +3
F****** arrogant cryptkeepers 
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Notyourfriendbuddyy Apr 22, 2026 +3
They are "working" all the way until death! Let that sink in!
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uvulaInspector Apr 22, 2026 +2
Good. Maybe they will ENACT change that has these people exiting before age 70. It makes absolutely no sense to work till death as a representative.
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BlueBod50 Apr 22, 2026 +2
Btw this pos tried to outlaw gay marriage via *constitutional amendment*. Oh and he was 80 years old, alarmed staffers with how demented he was becoming, and still wanted to run for reelection.  His actions speak for themselves and for his legacy.  
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Shadowthron8 Apr 22, 2026 +2
Fuckin force retirement at at certain age
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bananamanapie Apr 23, 2026 +2
For one moment I thought it said Rick Scott and I was so happy. Well, here’s to hoping.
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one2treee Apr 22, 2026 +2
We need an age cap. These old timers have no skin in the game. No more senior citizens in office. We need people that understand technology and the problems our youth face.
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sphericalsection Apr 22, 2026 +2
Leech on our system. We need to address this, I mean our past 2 presidents are genuine elderly people.
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