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SweatyCockroach8212 t1_j9ft0ey wrote

Reply to comment by mrbgso in David Cicilline to resign from Congress to lead Rhode Island Foundation by rhodyjourno

Or at 61 years old, he sees the RI Foundation as his final job. Spend 10-15 years there, no constant travel to Washington, no need to do any campaigning, collect a much larger salary and stay home. All that could also be a big part of the decision calculus.

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mrbgso t1_j9fu0oq wrote

Oh, I think it’s both! Why chase a leadership position you’re not getting when you can go home and settle into a comfortable glide path to retirement.

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wenestvedt t1_j9fxynd wrote

I will miss him, but the guy has been working hard for years, as mayor and then as a Rep. He's earned some relaxation, but I will be said not to have his voice in D.C. for me.

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reddit_beats_chive t1_j9g5nd8 wrote

Worked super hard as mayor, lying his ass off takes a heavy toll on a man. Let finances crumble and ran out as fast as he could.

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