One of the reasons a number of House Republicans are calling it quits: the five day work week.
Rep. Ray LaHood (R-Ill.), 61, one of those who announced he’s packing it in, said that the Democrats’ new five-day workweek made traveling back home that much more difficult.
“I do think the schedule and the flying is a huge pain for people, particularly those who are from the Midwest or even further West,†he said, adding that it’s “probably the worst part of the job.â€
“I think that has played into these retirement announcements,†said the seven-term congressman from Peoria.
Maybe we could hire some illegal politicans to do the work American politicians just won’t do.
Based on other, previous, retirement announcements, “legality” of some of our politicians is already suspicious.
don’t we still have a Senator from a Western state who seems to have problems in airports? He seems to up for the rigors of such activities…maybe he should run a class for the rest of them.
Gee…I know a few people in my congregation who have jobs like this (that require travel during the week). Somehow they make it home and make it to church each week. And they don’t complain!
And just who says that congressmen have to go home on a weekly basis? Are we footing this bill? (I’m sure we are). Good pay…free travel…I’d stop complaining, buddy!
Another lesson in cake digestion; one that many of our politicians could use.
Rev,
I’ve always liked it when they come home. To me, the more time they spend at home (assuming it isn’t just with family), the more they can better understand and represent their area.
If anything, I would rather have a way that they could spend less time in Washington and have less time with the lobbyists.
How about Monday-Wednesday they spend in their LOCAL office, listening to the people (9-5 job style), then go to Washington for debate on Thursday followed by votes on Friday?
With email and telephone, details can be worked out in advance REMOTELY. The only reason to be one place or another is to build a personal relationship with someone. I would rather them build those relationships at home.