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Delaware

woodsprite

(12,218 posts) Mon May 22, 2023, 10:40 AM May 2023

Carper announces retirement from the Senate in 20 months.

He has spoken to Lisa Blunt-Rochester and would support her campaign if she chooses to run for his spot. He gave her a head's up on his announcement this morning.

Gotta keep Delaware blue!!!

Here's a link to the video of his announcement.

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Carper announces retirement from the Senate in 20 months. (Original Post) woodsprite May 2023 OP

Tom is a good man and he has served Delaware admirably for all of his career Walleye May 2023 #1

He looks a bit tired and worn. Whoever replaces him better have some energy reserves. marble falls May 2023 #2

Walleye

(35,891 posts)

1. Tom is a good man and he has served Delaware admirably for all of his career

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Mon May 22, 2023, 11:09 AM

May 2023

And in my opinion he is supporting the right person to take his seat

marble falls

(62,286 posts)

2. He looks a bit tired and worn. Whoever replaces him better have some energy reserves.

Reply to woodsprite (Original post)

Mon May 22, 2023, 12:05 PM

May 2023

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