"In a few minutes, I'm going to sign the paperwork that's necessary in order to qualify for the Democratic nomination to run again."
"He was among those who asked me to stay. He did not know or had not been informed of what my decision was going to be. And he expressed an interest in my being a part of his leadership, if he were to take the House back. It made me feel necessary."
"If I were not up to it, I would not do it. Clyburn, who turns 86 in July, said he believed he was very well equipped and healthy enough to move into the next term, trying to do the things that are necessary."
Eighty-five-year-old Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) announced he will run for an 18th term in Congress after being asked by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to join his leadership team. Clyburn signed paperwork Thursday to qualify for the Democratic nomination. He stated he felt necessary and equipped to serve another term, turning 86 in July. Clyburn has served since 1992 and is among the oldest members of Congress, though not the oldest. He is recognized as a Democratic kingmaker in South Carolina, credited with endorsing Joe Biden during the 2020 Democratic primary.
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