Democrats fume about their old age “liability problem”
The death of Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) has reignited a debate among Democratic lawmakers and activists about the party’s aging — and often ailing — leadership.Why it matters: Scott’s death leaves the party down yet another vote at a high-stakes moment, some of his colleagues fumed on the condition of anonymity to speak candidly about…
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In our news wrap Wednesday, Democrats are celebrating a win in Virginia, where voters approved a plan to redraw the state’s congressional map in a way that could help them pick up four seats in the midterms. the Supreme Court found that an Army veteran who was injured by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan can…
Read MoreWith Scott’s death, 5 members of current Congress have died in office
Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office.
Read MoreGeorgia Democrat David Scott, 80, dies after casting final House vote
The veteran lawmaker’s death was confirmed a day after he cast his final vote on the floor of the US House.
Read MoreGeorgia Democratic Rep. David Scott dies at 80 while seeking reelection
The announcement of Scott’s death occurred during the Congressional Black Caucus’ weekly luncheon on Capitol Hill
Read MoreRep. David Scott, Longtime Georgia Lawmaker, Dies at 80
The former Georgia state lawmaker was an advocate for issues that affected Black communities. He drew attention for his refusal to exit politics amid health problems.
Read MoreRep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott speaks to reporters, March 4, 2024, at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy, File)2026-04-22T17:07:11Z ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.Scott, who was seeking his 13th term in Congress despite…
Read MoreGeorgia Democratic Rep. David Scott dies at 80
Scott served in the House for more than 23 years.
Read MoreDavid Scott, longtime Georgia Democrat, dies at 80
Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.), a groundbreaking Democrat who served in Congress for more than two decades, has passed away, according to members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). First elected in 2002, Scott, 80, rose to prominence in 2021 when he became the first Black lawmaker to serve as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee….
Read MoreRep. David Scott, longtime Georgia lawmaker, dead at 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia’s 13th District for over two decades, has died at 80 years old.
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