Posted by
Defend America on Monday, February 15, 2010 3:51:50 PM
Via Hot Air:
I've just heard from an impeccable source that Barbara Mikulski, the
Democratic Senator who is up for reelection this November, will choose
to retire. Mrs. Mikulski is expected to make her formal announcement in
the next few days.
Mrs. Mikulski seriously fractured her right ankle last fall just prior
to Edward M. Kennedy's death. Due to the severity of the fracture, she
had to have open reduction surgery, that included the insertion of
pins, as well as the use of special surgical boots, during recovery.
She had tried to arrive in time for Mr. Kennedy's funeral but was
turned away.
Her recovery has been exceptionally slow and she is evidently still in
a great deal of pain. Reportedly, she has told her physician that she
does not desire to seek reelection. Additionally, friends and family
have been saying in the near future she will announce her retirement.
Because of the very slow recovery, she has been forced to use a
wheelchair, a walker or a cane in order to get around.
http://thevailspot.blogspot.com/2010/02/senator-mikulski-of-maryland-to-retire.html