How many Democrats have quit prior to the Jan 1 Rule change?

we have heard of the repubs leaving in droves to secure their lobbying jobs.Have any Democrats left office?

At that time I was unable to find any. Unless there have been some recent departures then that still remains true.

I'm sure I know what you mean, but amin the middle of writing papers and an a little daft right now.:)

Ater looking at the summarry of the CRS doc I remembered exactly what you were talking about.
Sorry, I feel like such an idiot! :eyes:

Finishing up this semester in grad school.

over on DailyKos...

pales in comparison to the number of Republics, though.

If so that's what I found when I looked a while back. I didn't count them as actually leaving though since they were more or less looking to go up the ladder.

I think the one or two may have been actual retirements. I'll have to check it out again.

So they won't have much lobbying power. BTW, I believe from what I've read only 1 or 2 Democrats have left.

Although "stocking up" with obstructionist has-beens like Lott is kind of funny.

After sitting for 12 years in absolute wilderness, Democrats are just starting to get their sea-legs in being a majority party. This showed itself in the tepid way its reacted to boooosh's obstructionism. Most these reps were used to their mikes being shut off and holding meetings in the basement. It's been a learning curve that many still are just starting to realize.

We're seeing a similiar re-alignment as what happened following the '94 elections...at that time many incumbent Dems headed for the door. Now the shoe's on the other foot. Add to that the majority of states with Democratic controlled legislatures that will handle the re-districting in 2010 and the future looks darker.

Also, the RNCC and RNSC are a total disaster. Their money networks have been destroyed and most candidates will have to fend for themselves against a well-funded Democratic counterpart and ever-growing netroots. Include possible challenges from right wing groups like "Club For Growth" and retirement sounds like the way to go.