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Rep. Jim Clyburn Discusses His Decision to Continue Serving in Congress

Rep. Jim Clyburn, at 86 years old, discussed his decision to continue serving in Congress, citing his energy and experience compared to younger politicians. He attributed the reluctance of older politicians to retire to a desire to maintain power and emphasized the importance of voter turnout in the 2024 elections. Clyburn also defended the Democratic establishment's ties with the Congressional Black Caucus and the necessity of corporate support for minority candidates.

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Rep. Jim Clyburn, at 86 years old, discussed his decision to continue serving in Congress, citing his energy and experience compared to younger politicians. He attributed the reluctance of older politicians to retire to a desire to maintain power and emphasized the importance of voter turnout in the 2024 elections. Clyburn also defended the Democratic establishment's ties with the Congressional Black Caucus and the necessity of corporate support for minority candidates.

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An 86-year-old Congress member explains why he won’t retire

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Rep. Jim Clyburn Discusses His Decision to Continue Serving in Congress