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MagaSmash

(12,934 posts) Wed Jul 15, 2026, 11:00 AM 8 hrs ago

WATCH: Sen. Durbin questions Blanche in attorney general confirmation hearing

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WATCH: Sen. Durbin questions Blanche in attorney general confirmation hearing (Original Post) MagaSmash 8 hrs ago OP

Senator Durbin isn't running for reelection this year. patphil 8 hrs ago #1

patphil

(9,403 posts)

1. Senator Durbin isn't running for reelection this year.

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Wed Jul 15, 2026, 11:12 AM

8 hrs ago

He'll be 82 in November; a good age to retire.
Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton will most likely be replacing him. She's got a huge lead in this "safe" district.

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