The Iowa Republican senator announced on Twitter Friday morning he will run for an eighth term, a move that makes it more likely the GOP can keep control of his seat in next year's midterm elections. Though Iowa has trended red in recent years and Grassley just turned 88 this month, Republican Party leaders have nonetheless pressed him to seek reelection amid their broader efforts to claim the Senate majority next year.
Grassley delivered his news in a tweet at 4 a.m. Central Daylight Time, emphasizing his exercise regimen and early wake-up time. "It’s 4 a.m. in Iowa so I’m running. I do that 6 days a week. Before I start the day I want you to know what Barbara and I have decided. I’m running for re-election—a lot more to do, for Iowa,"Grassley romped to a seventh term in 2016 by 25 points and will face former Democratic Rep. Abby Finkenauer in next year's general election. If Grassley had retired, Republicans could have faced a messy primary in the race to replace him.
The plainspoken Iowan is a fixture of the Senate. He presided over the Senate Judiciary Committee during Republicans' blockade of former President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland as well as the confirmation of former President Donald Trump's nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who faced accusations of sexual assault during his committee hearings.
Grassley also served in the line of presidential succession as the most senior GOP senator when Trump was president. He is currently the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Nobody should get 3 terms let alone 8
If that’s the only way GOP can keep control so be it
I don't care what political party you are in, at age 88, it's time to call it quits. Term limits!
so he wants to die during a debate. awesome.
He needs to fire his financial adviser.🤦♀️
If you’re old enough to collect Social Security and retirement pensions, you should not be running for office. Any office. I said what I said.
If he runs in 2022 and wins he will be making decisions for Americans until he’s 95 freaking years old
He need the money folks
Planning a year in advance for anything at 88 is tempting fate.
Isn't he like a greeter at Walmart at this point?
Here's a great opportunity to get rid of Grassley, Iowa. Help America out. VoteBlue2022
Chuck Grassley should be easily replaced by the right Democratic candidate. Not suggesting this woman is the best candidate... But hit w/the right Dem, Grassley could lose his seat.
He wants to beat Strom Thurmond's record. Aides will roll him into the U.S. Senate chamber and vote for him, then they'll keep Grassley in that wheelchair after he dies like 'Weekend at Bernie's' (*Chuck's*).
Has it been confirmed that the person claiming to be Senator Chuck Grassley is not in fact a Disney animatronic? 88
'More' likely? Less likely imo.
EIGHTH? EIGHT terms? FFS TermLimits
OMG -Casket Senator
My grandmother is 88, still in great health and still 100% mentally sharp. Yet, I can’t even begin to imagine someone her age being able to handle the powers and responsibilities of a Senator. This is crazy
He will retire mid term and Reynolds will appoint his grandson who will never lose because my fellow iowans are now brainwashed.
Yeah because an 88 year old really has a good grasp on the issues this country is facing, especially the younger generation issues 🥴 just proves how desperate the GOP is since they’ve been killing off their constituents with their Antivax messages 😂
there's a minimum age to be elected to national office, there should be a maximum. once you can collect social security, you're out.
So in other words, old dude with possible dementia being manipulated by Republicans. Makes sense.
Anyone remember this guy? Storm Thurman was in office from 1947-2002 & died in 2003 at 100. He slept thru most hearing etc. He became a conservative. Is this really the best Iowa can do? ChuckGrassley do you really want to be the joke of Congress. Don’t! Age limits now!
Willing to die on his chair for the sake of lobbying corps....what a way of 'serving' fellow Americans!
I get it, he 88 years old. But why is no one talking about the fact that Dianne Feinstein already filed the paperwork for the 2024 election when she’ll be 91 years old?
Absolutely ridiculous. What's with these old folks, are they afraid they'll die if they don't stay relevant Diane Feinstein included. They know their mental acuity and stamina is wanting. Pitiful!
FUCKING TERM LIMITS are needed. These lifer congresspeople are a huge problem with our country.
Democrat or Republican, don’t vote for anybody over the age of 30. Old people are lame.
Al Franken should run for his seat
Thanks, Chuck!
Ridiculous
This is why we are still stuck in the 1800's.
C’mon, the man is 88 years old. I congratulate his longevity, but don’t we think it might be time to hang them up? Maybe the Rs should make a deal, Bradley retires if Feinstein (87) retires.
Gee, so much for term limits. Or are those just for democrats?
88 is Hitler's number, how fitting.
Wow. Just wow.
No one ever accused Iowans of being a highly intellectual group.
The important thing is…who’s gonna unseat him!!!
'Chuck, there's a mister Grim Reaper here to see you. He say's it's time to go home.'
Dems having trouble condemning a sharp minded Grassley running for re-election at 88 when at the same time justifying their leader at a mentally incompetent 78. LOL
This is gonna turn into a Weekend at Bernies situation with Cruz and Hawley propping him up.
I love my grandmother who’s in her late 80s but….
Weekend at Bernie’s, corporate cut.
Term limits now! Ridiculous!
He's 88. We wouldn't trust him to format a Word document, but helping run the country with the largest military on Earth with some of the worst infrastructure, sure, apparently.
What! He's 88 now! Who in heII would elect an 89 year old man to a 6 year Senate seat? Grassley doesn't even know what year it is now!
Stop Palpatining our democracy!
More than likely? I think it's a competitive race and Grassley's in trouble, because he's been in there too long and he has voted lock step with an agenda that has gotten Americans killed or forced families to suffer without aid.
Nosferatu Grassley
quick someone cough on him
Can you imagine hating your family as much as he must?
Coming from a red state that had a similar situation a while back, most people didn’t really like the senator, but he was a Republican like the majority of voters, and nobody ever pursued a serious primary challenge. I am assuming that is the same case here.
No.
I remember Sens. Grassley and Harkin visiting schools in Iowa while I was in middle school in Iowa... back in the 80s. Harkin knew when it was time to leave. Can't put my finger down on thoughts for Grassley...
i know its ageist, but we need to put an age limit on all politicians. if youre 64 or older, youre done. retire.
Or maybe not; it may work against them. Even conservatives know there’s an expiration date. Time will tell!
Proves what a sh•thole country we have become. He is no Queen Elizabeth.
The problem with ChuckGrassley is he just keeps getting elected. 🤷🏻♂️
Pathetic!
he'll run, win, retire, appoint replacement. TERM LIMITS
He might run but he can be voted out...
Gotta go with the report on Grassley making it through the next term
A senator HAS to be able to make decisions for his or her state, that are sound. Grassley has proved for years that he is no longer capable of that. There is work to be done & At 88, Grassley is just not able to do the work.
Should be an easy seat to take Iowa Dems.
He's too fucking old
I’m sick of these ancient senators. Just abolish the senate already
That crypt keeper needs to be sent AWAY
Grassley's are making their kingdom in Iowa, seems Iowan's don't mind having a monarchy, smh..grandson will be appointed next.
He's 88, so what? Everyone is focusing on term limits or age limits for members of Congress, but all of that energy is misplaced. The REAL PROBLEM with politics is MONEY! Politicians should not be on the payrolls of corporations and the ultra wealthy.
He should be required to pass a true dementia test, not the simple 'Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV' phrase Trump was bragging about being able to do from memory.
It is all a game. It is out in the media how he will resign and anoint his grandson for his seat.
Everyone running our country has dementia and we live in a hell world ☺️☺️☺️
A Democrat senator wouldn't have won Iowa even if Grassley didn't run again...
Older than dirt politicians are why America is trash & being left behind by all better countries. I'm just glad he's a Republican because the Democrat Party has enough old out of touch a$$holes who are ruining this $hytehole country.
Another lame duck Sen. His time has passed. WAY PAST.
At that age, Iowa's gubernatorial race deserves some extra attention this go around.
VoteBlue2022
I think you guys nailed it with the GOP control of his seat. I don’t know why, at 88 or even until 94, anyone would want to keep working. He must hate his great-grandkids.
Can we just take a moment to ignore this irrelevant story and bask in the glory of how badly the AZ audit went for Republicans I know they're here
vote all GQP out
Remind me never to go visit Iowa.., seems like it’s a racist state!😳
While I believe SenFeinstein should retire, anyone who has called for her to retire better be calling for ChuckGrassley to not run. I'm all for seniors of all ages continuing to work. Just not as Members of Congress.
Dude chill …. There is a new generation, I am calling it… he doesn’t win
Does he know he's on the verge of senility?
Wishful thinking is now called reporting.
I am firm believer of limiting terms for all Public appointees , from a sherif , council member to a Senator , 3 term limits should apply
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Perfect example of why we need term limits... They're tons of jobs in Politics but nobody should hold such positions for more than 2 or 3 terms. Because by then there bought off and manipulated by lobbying/big $$.... Their income increases should be proof of that 🤔
He may die by then
Will he get false teeth that fit?
Has he found his glasses yet?
88 years old… really Grassley🙄
Term limits. The guy is 87 years old, and has served since 1980.
Wow… he looks good for having Dementia.
I heard this a few days ago. This is why we need term limits,7 terms give me a break. It’s time for fresh blood and Democratic blood. I know there’s already a woman running against him but I don’t remember her name. Wonder how Iowa voters feel about him running again.
Dear god. Term limits
omg isn't he like 90y old? he was born same year when FM radio was invented :)))
and there are still some out there who think we don't need mandatory retirement age of 72 for all government positions...
The last season of The Walking Dead apparently.
Six terms! People born when he took office could run for president by now. We need term limits for all federal positions. And a ban on consecutive terms. But they'll never limit their own power, being a bunch of sociopaths.
We need term limits!!!!
He's 88 years old!!!? FFS Iowa.. get rid of great grandpa & elect a Democrat Woman
He’s almost 90,retire young man.
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