Earlier on Monday, November 28, 2011:
Rep. Barney Frank will not seek re-election
Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) will not seek re-election in 2012, according to a statement from his office. The 16-term Democrat will make an announcement this afternoon.Read more at:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/
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The Washington Post PostPolitics Afternoon Edition: Barney Frank leaves historic, fiery legacy
HEADLINES
Frank leaves historic, fiery legacy
In announcing retirement, the 16-term congressman from Massachusetts may be best remembered for his work on fiscal policy and promotion of gay rights.
» Read full articleIs Frank a bellwether for jumpy Democrats?
The party isn't yet seeing an avalanche of retirements, but the next few months will determine whether Democrats believe they can regain the House majority.
» Read full articleWhat the Union Leader endorsement means for Newt Gingrich
Winning the support of New Hampshire's largest newspaper matters. But how much will it help?
» Read full articleObama pushes for better digital records
The White House orders are part of Obama's "We Can't Wait" campaign.
» Read full articleFact-checking Grover Norquist on taxes
According to the anti-tax advocate, spending always goes up after Democrats cut a deal to increase taxes. Really?
» Read full article
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) during his press conference announcing his retirement :
"I did not think I lived a good enough life to see Newt Gingrich as the Republican nominee... He would be the best thing to happen to Democrats since Barry Goldwater."
Q&A DISCUSSIONS
Judicial ethics expert John Steele was online at 1 p.m. ET to discuss Whether Supreme Court justices Elena Kagan and Clarence Thomas should recuse themselves from deciding on the health-care act :
Q: Do you feel that there is a conflict of interest if a justice's spouse (Thomas, in this case) was lobbying either for or against the case being brought before the court?
John Steele:
We have to be careful when using a spouse's political activities or views to disqualify a judge. Spouses are permitted to have political lives, too. Judge Reinhardt, in the 9th Circuit, is married to an ACLU lawyer who had been involved in the same sex marriage case, which was then assigned to Judge Reinhardt. He didn't recuse himself and I think he was correct not to do so.
MULTIMEDIA
Barney Frank is not alone. A number of long-serving members of Congress won't seek reelection in the upcoming cycle.
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