Maybe They Should Cut Social Security Benefits

Aside from that joke, I'm not sure what else I have to add to Chris Cillizza's coverage of the way Republican retirements are contributing to a very bleak GOP outlook for the midterms. On a similar, but slightly more serious note, maybe this is a reason Republicans should consider supporting tough ethics reform legislation. You'd probably see less eagerness to get out of congress if it were harder to shift into lucrative lobbying jobs.

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You'd probably see less eagerness to get out of congress if it were harder to shift into lucrative lobbying jobs.

Except, be sure to make it retroactive, otherwise you get people like Lott jumping before the tougher rules take effect.

Posted by Glenn | November 27, 2007 9:44 AM

not to nitpick, but '08 isn't a midterm

Posted by soggy | November 27, 2007 10:19 AM

Best typo since someone was worried that Krugman would be out of ideas on Jan 21, 2008.

Posted by Kolohe | November 27, 2007 10:24 AM

Right, because the effect on Democrats wouldn't be similar...

Posted by AQ | November 27, 2007 10:34 AM