The article discusses the significant losses faced by the House Democratic caucus following the deaths of three members in 2023, including Rep. Gerry Connolly. This trend highlights an alarming reality where aging and ailing lawmakers have maintained their positions, exacerbating the party's vulnerability in Congress. The GOP's majority has widened to 220-212, increasing the margin for error. Democratic insiders express concerns over the lack of urgency to address the delicate health status of incumbents, underlining the internal struggles amidst ongoing electoral pressures.
"It is possible to both mourn the deaths of recently passed Democratic members of Congress and acknowledge that there is a fundamentally broken incentive structure in the party when it comes to aging."
"We cannot say that democracy is on the line and then risk control of Congress on the fragile medical status of those who the average person on the street would not trust as their Uber driver."
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