Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly, who edged out New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) for a top Democratic post in December before stepping down, died from esophageal cancer on Wednesday, becoming the third Democrat to die in office this term.
The late congressman made headlines in December when, with support from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, he defeated AOC to lead the House Oversight Committee, despite reportedly violating stock trading laws, according to Raw Story. AOC would have been the youngest Democrat to chair a House committee at 35 years old.
Ya know, we probably shouldn’t have people holding representative office who are literally dying of old age. We need age and term limits, and we needed them at least 5 years ago…
Will anyone be held accountable for this obvious elder abuse? Feinstein was by far the worst example, but this is just sad that it keeps happening.
Alternatively but related - boomers, it’s time for you to relinquish your grip on power. For fuck’s sake, just stop already.