Mitt Romney leads older senators stepping down, discusses age.
Sen. Mitt Romney Calls for New Generation of Leaders
In a recent interview with Politico, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) made a bold suggestion for older members of Congress: it’s time to pass the torch to a new generation of leaders. At 76 years old, Romney reflected on his legacy and time in Congress, announcing that he would not seek reelection in 2024. He cited his age as the reason behind his decision and encouraged other senior political leaders to follow suit.
A Wave of Retirements
Romney is not alone in his decision. Several other older senators have also announced their retirements. Sens. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) have all chosen to step aside this Congress. Additionally, there are increasing calls for senators like Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to consider retirement due to recent health concerns.
“I look at Biden and I look at McConnell, and I say, ‘OK, these are guys in their early 80s,” Romney expressed. “I’d be in my mid-80s. It’s not like I have to have this job for my ego and my self-esteem.”
A Call for New Presidential Nominees
Romney’s call for new leadership extends to the presidency as well. He believes neither President Joe Biden nor former President Donald Trump should be their parties’ nominees. “I don’t see the leadership coming from either person,” he stated. However, he did acknowledge the possibility of regret if his party ends up nominating someone other than Trump.
Romney also referenced a piece by Washington Post columnist David Ignatius, who argued against Biden running for reelection. He expressed his hope that “the White House will listen to David Ignatius.”
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Anti-Trump Stance
While Romney has positioned himself as a leading anti-Trump figure within the GOP, he indicated that he is not eager to engage in a tough primary battle against a pro-Trump Republican. “You don’t spend six years of your life just to prove a point,” he remarked, referring to a hypothetical matchup with a pro-Trump challenger.
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