Washington – New Jersey Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg (LOW’-tuhn-burg) says he will not seek re-election.
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The 89-year-old lawmaker is the last remaining veteran of World War II in the Senate and has been elected easily five times but was facing a likely challenge from charismatic Newark Mayor Cory Booker.
Lautenberg is a staunch advocate of gun control and public infrastructure and is a champion of the Amtrak railroad.
Lautenberg first won election to the Senate in 1982.
Good riddance to bad rubbish! Wrong on nearly everything!
Good riddance Mr Lousenberg!
You knew this was coming after Booker announced he was running.
Too bad Jihad Bill Pascrell isn’t retiring to consult for Hamas as well.
The last World War 2 guy in the Senate. This is another milestone in the passing of that generation.
The man is 89 years old! The senate term is 6 years! YOU do the math!