Quitting
Jim DeMint decided to quit the Senate. Just like that (cue snapping fingers), i t's time for (him) to pass the torch to someone else and take on a new role in the fight for America's future. At least, that's what his press release said . Funny thing about that timing thing, Senator. Your constituents elected you to serve them for six years. The time frame was agreed upon when you interviewed for the job (cue election stump speech). Leaving early may suit your needs, but what about those of the people who chose you to represent them? They didn't have much to say about your decision, did they? And now, they will have a newbie Senator in Washington, a representative chosen by one woman (albeit the Governor) rather than the entire electorate. Were I a South Carolinian, I'd be pissed. Mr. DeMint anticipated this line of attack. My constituents know that being a Senator was never going to be my career. I came to Congress as a citizen legislator and I've...