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Honesty: Democratic Congressman Leaves Congress Because ‘Nothing Is Going to Happen’

Democratic Representative Dennis Cardoza of California might not hold your political beliefs, but if you want to talk about a “no BS” attitude, you can’t do much better than his most recent announcement.

What announcement? Why, the announcement that Cardoza is leaving Congress effective tonight, of course! You see, Rep. Cardoza was already planning to retire, but thought he might be able to achieve something in his last year in office. With slightly less than half a year to go, he apparently decided that was a fool’s hope.

Democrat Dennis Cardoza Resigns From the House of Representatives, Effective Tonight Because He Doesnt Think Anything Will Happen in Congress

Dennis Cardoza

“In light of the fact that nothing is going to happen for the rest of the year, and in light of the fact that (my wife) and I are facing increasing parenting challenges, this seemed the right time to make this move,” Cardoza told the Sacramento Bee in an interview yesterday.

So abrupt is Cardoza’s election that no special election will be held to fill out his term. Rather, his office will remain in operation, with staff corresponding with constituents and essentially managing any and all duties that the Congressman otherwise would have been required to perform. It will be as though a ghost is representing California’s 18th District.

Due to redistricting, Cardoza’s seat is not technically up for grabs come November. Rather, whoever the Republican nominee is will likely face current Democratic Congressman Jim Costa, who would have been stuck in a primary against Cardoza if the latter had not retired.

(H/T Daily Caller)

Comments (44)

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  • Bohump
    Posted on August 15, 2012 at 9:47am

    I hope he did not forget to pick up he’s pay check, … the price of gas is up!

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  • hempstead1944
    Posted on August 15, 2012 at 8:17am

    Although this guy is just another socialist jerk from a dead broke state, he is probably right about Congress…..

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  • Kerstile
    Posted on August 15, 2012 at 7:20am

    His district will be eliminated. He would have to run against another Democrat to keep his seat. He was made an offer by strong friends of the Democrat Party. His “retirement” is an orchestration. He is not doing this to make the point that Congress is broken. He is doing this for the “good” of his Party and he will be rewarded by his Party. He is going to work at a Democrat controlled law firm, Manatt. From Wikipedia: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips was founded by Charles Taylor Manatt, who later became chairman of the Democratic National Committee…

    See the picture?

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    • kedward
      Posted on August 15, 2012 at 12:54pm

      Kerstile,
      That makes sense; leave office for private gain. no other motive needed. Thanks.

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  • teddrunk
    Posted on August 15, 2012 at 7:11am

    Hmmm…a quiter. I think that’s what the Democrats called Palin.

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    • Displacedsoutherner
      Posted on August 15, 2012 at 9:35am

      So I guess the voters who “hired” him to do his job for 2 full years just get stuck for a few months with no representation.

      Will we hear moans from the Libs about abandoning his constituents? Don’t count on it.

      I‘m curious who’s paying for his staff to keep an office open and “essentially managing any and all duties that the Congressman otherwise would have been required to perform.” Like introducing/voting in Congress for legislation that would benefit his constituents? Good news for the rest of us but bad news for them.

      This is so absurd that it defies description…although that statement describes most of the Left’s behavior in the last 3 1/2 years.

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  • JohnDoeSr
    Posted on August 15, 2012 at 6:46am

    I don’t believe he is leaving Congress because “nothing is going to happen”. I think he is leaving because something is, (finally), going to happen and he wants out now because he knows that something ain’t gonna be good for him.

    Just a guess on my part, but why would he suddenly be bothered by a do-nothing Congress enough to quit when that has been the case for years?

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  • Steve Martin
    Posted on August 15, 2012 at 6:44am

    Too bad obama & biden don’t quit. That would be great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Bill Rowland
    Posted on August 15, 2012 at 6:38am

    Did anyone else notice that his staff will continue to do his job?
    This should tell you something about our representatives and the high paid appointed cabinet members. If they disappear the professional government employees will continue to function and life will go on as before.
    Look at the money we could save the taxpayers by having one elected representative from each state. They would be appointed by the governor and could be fired if they did not perform as instructed. The state would pay them instead of them deciding their own pay and benefits. Laws they passed would apply to them not to just the citizens.
    We could do away with Dept of Ed, Dept of Energy, Dept of Homland Security and get back to he basic cabinet positions established by the founding fathers.
    This should result in less taxes, more freedom and less people in DC who think they are god.

    OMG Nov 6, 2012

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    • Seede
      Posted on August 15, 2012 at 9:19am

      ROWLAND
      Along with that thought we should also get rid of the Senate and SCOTUS. Give the rights back to the states. Imagine educated people giving a bunch of overrated lawyers a life time job to rule over the entire country. Of course they will grab the job, who wouldn’t?

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  • bruiser777
    Posted on August 15, 2012 at 3:49am

    At least he know how to leave gracefully, NOT!!!

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  • Verceofreason
    Posted on August 15, 2012 at 1:23am

    I think he just got tired of Boehner’s crying

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  • Detroit paperboy
    Posted on August 15, 2012 at 1:05am

    Rat from a sinking ship…………RAT.

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  • BODYBAG
    Posted on August 15, 2012 at 12:57am

    LOL!!!!!!

    The LEFT is imploding. Good riddance taxicrat.

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    • Verceofreason
      Posted on August 15, 2012 at 1:19am

      You so miss his point it’s pathetic.
      Sure let him hand around for another anti abortion amendment for the rubes and naming a PO like Paul Ryan did.

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  • Detroit paperboy
    Posted on August 15, 2012 at 12:51am

    So let’s get rid of all of em,,,,,and let ghost staff run them, they’re all worthless, especially that pine less wimp Boehner …..who has let Obama completely usurp the power of congress…….

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  • zoro51
    Posted on August 15, 2012 at 12:00am

    fool its about to change n he walks out GOOD NEVER ELECT THIS MAN AGAIN.. obama is OUT this november… this FOOL turned his back on his constituants n the nation. GO TO HELL BASTARD

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    • Sirfoldallot
      Posted on August 15, 2012 at 12:44am

      & he gets a full pay 4 life time on top of that, lol. we r the losers.

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    • Verceofreason
      Posted on August 15, 2012 at 1:20am

      Just like Mama Girdles!
      But he only had till the end of the year not two years.

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  • supermurder
    Posted on August 14, 2012 at 11:11pm

    So, if his office can operate without him there, WHY WAS HE THERE AT ALL?
    What a waste of perpetual pension money.

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  • supermurder
    Posted on August 14, 2012 at 11:09pm

    So, if his office can perform his duties without him there, WHY WAS HE THERE AT ALL?
    What a waste of perpetual pension money.

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  • shy
    Posted on August 14, 2012 at 11:02pm

    For as long as he’s been in office he has allways toted the leftwing liberal line. And now he’s leaving for Washington to be a lobbyist on monday. yes I do think he’s following the money.

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  • JUSTANOTHEROPINION
    Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:41pm

    Coward took the cowards way out. Shame on him. If he was trying to send a message I’m sure his constituents recieved it and it was they elected a Yellow Bellied Coward! Well, in his defense he is from California.

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  • REDNECK CALIPHATE
    Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:40pm

    Hey Blaze, the correct term is “Democrat” congressman. Not “Democratic” congressman. “Democratic” describes a political system. “Democrat” describes a politcal party. We really have to stop saying “Democratic” when describing a politicians politcal affiliation. Two totally different words.

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  • MCDAVE
    Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:34pm

    The rats are jumping ship…. Angry American voters feel betrayed,we have every right to feel this way, our politicians have been lining their pockets while Obama raped our nation.Many more will try to leave hoping to keep their ill gotten gains. This congress sold us out and they are not forgiven.

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  • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
    Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:10pm

    Actually, Chip N Dales just called him back, he applied 20 years ago, and now his dream job to “Shake his Money Maker” for some real money, instead of whoring his soul out for chump change.

    Look out ladies, give it up for Dennis the Menace. Boom, chicka wow wow.

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  • lefty5005
    Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:10pm

    Goodbye and good riddance.

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  • kaydeebeau
    Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:10pm

    In other words he read the writing on the wall and decided to try to fool the voting public in his district that he actually had integrity or moral fortitude? Oh wait, he’s a dem- no morals, no integrity -
    Nevermind

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  • rtaylor174
    Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:07pm

    This guy gets it!

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  • skippy6
    Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:06pm

    Does he still get paid??

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  • QuincySmith
    Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:06pm

    One down 434 to go!

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  • Paul
    Posted on August 15, 2012 at 1:26am

    Moron…

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