Does anyone know of anybody who has held an elected office anywhere in our nation longer than Mike Madigan? Don't know that it makes any difference in any way, but i find it pretty interesting that someone could hold a position as long as he has. Seems to be some kind of a record. [ Somewhere in the 42 year area if wikipedia isn't mistaken]
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Political Longevity
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, May 26 2012 04:22 PM
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Posted 26 May 2012 - 04:32 PM
Yes, Qeen Elisabeth II of Great Britain is celebrating her 60th anniversary this year.
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Posted 26 May 2012 - 04:38 PM
Seems like a long time huh? And as far as the queen,.................
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Posted 26 May 2012 - 04:55 PM
Hi,
Google is your friend, and you find there is competition in this race.
For example, Strom Thurmond was a U.S. Senator for 48 years. The current Mayor of Richmond, VA has been in office for 60 years. But the record for higher office might be Robert Byrd -- he had not quite 57 years in the House and Senate, and his combined "public service" exceeded 60 years if you include State legislative time.
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Rich Phillips
Google is your friend, and you find there is competition in this race.
For example, Strom Thurmond was a U.S. Senator for 48 years. The current Mayor of Richmond, VA has been in office for 60 years. But the record for higher office might be Robert Byrd -- he had not quite 57 years in the House and Senate, and his combined "public service" exceeded 60 years if you include State legislative time.
FWIW.
Rich Phillips
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Posted 26 May 2012 - 05:21 PM
Thanks Rich. My objective was to get people thinking about it. Didn't really know how he stood as far as records for time in office, but wanted to see if anyone found it as interesting as i did. Does this make anyone question how someone retains an office for that many years?
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Posted 26 May 2012 - 09:29 PM
Because stupid people keep voting for him???
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Posted 26 May 2012 - 10:28 PM
I wonder how many living registered voters actually cast there vote for him? I think voter fraud is more rampant than anyone wants to believe.
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Posted 27 May 2012 - 01:51 AM
richp, on 26 May 2012 - 04:55 PM, said:
Hi,
Google is your friend, and you find there is competition in this race.
For example, Strom Thurmond was a U.S. Senator for 48 years. The current Mayor of Richmond, VA has been in office for 60 years. But the record for higher office might be Robert Byrd -- he had not quite 57 years in the House and Senate, and his combined "public service" exceeded 60 years if you include State legislative time.
FWIW.
Rich Phillips
Google is your friend, and you find there is competition in this race.
For example, Strom Thurmond was a U.S. Senator for 48 years. The current Mayor of Richmond, VA has been in office for 60 years. But the record for higher office might be Robert Byrd -- he had not quite 57 years in the House and Senate, and his combined "public service" exceeded 60 years if you include State legislative time.
FWIW.
Rich Phillips
Does that include his time as Grand Wizard or whatever it's called?
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Posted 30 May 2012 - 09:49 AM
Didn't Ted the swimmer serve for almost 40 years?
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks"
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Now two flags fly above my land that really sum up how I feel. One is the colors that fly high and proud the red, the white, the blue. The other ones got a rattle snake with a simple statement made, don't tread on me, is what it says and I'll take that to my grave
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-Thomas Jefferson-
Now two flags fly above my land that really sum up how I feel. One is the colors that fly high and proud the red, the white, the blue. The other ones got a rattle snake with a simple statement made, don't tread on me, is what it says and I'll take that to my grave
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