I did not intend to give the impression that I thought that her seniority was a reason to keep her around. It was more of a half-assed lazy web request. In the interim I put a question on the politics SX and emailed an old professor. I do agree that it will not be as big of a loss for CA as it might be for other states, e.g. VT losing Leahy.
Not avoiding being overtly political: In my opinion the House is similar to the kids table at a big thanksgiving dinner. Representatives and children are Every now and then the kids get too rambunctious and noisy and the adults (i.e. the senate) have to step in and tell the little brats to behave. If I could choose any elected office I would pick being a senator. The House "is teh suk."
Not avoiding being overtly political: In my opinion the House is similar to the kids table at a big thanksgiving dinner. Representatives and children are Every now and then the kids get too rambunctious and noisy and the adults (i.e. the senate) have to step in and tell the little brats to behave. If I could choose any elected office I would pick being a senator. The House "is teh suk."