This morning, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid announced that he will retire in 2016 and not seek re-election.
My life’s work has been to make Nevada and our nation better. Thank you for giving me that wonderful opportunity. https://t.co/dwy2rDWYhO
— Senator Harry Reid (@SenatorReid) March 27, 2015
Reid expressed his desire for the Democrats to gain control of the Senate in 2016, and said that his decision had nothing to do with his injury or re-election prospects. Here’s how politicians reacted to the news on Twitter:
Want to thank @SenatorReid for his service as an influential voice in Congress on behalf of #Nevada. His legacy will last for generations.
— Governor Sandoval (@GovSandoval) March 27, 2015
If Harry Reid gives you his word, you can bank on it. I am going to miss him. -vp pic.twitter.com/MqbJB3MdG3
— Vice President Biden (@VP) March 27, 2015
We’ve had our battles, but @SenatorReid has always been a tough fighter for #Nevada & his party. I wish him well & recovery from injuries
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) March 27, 2015
Senator Reid has been a devoted servant & a tough advocate for the people of Nevada http://t.co/JMHIQkVA4s
— Speaker John Boehner (@SpeakerBoehner) March 27, 2015
@NancyPelosi Thank you Madam Speaker. We’ve made a great team. pic.twitter.com/raEwdyS4nB
— Senator Harry Reid (@SenatorReid) March 27, 2015
In the next two years @SenatorReid will continue to fight and win battles on behalf of working families and the vulnerable.
— Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) March 27, 2015
.@SenatorReid has left a major mark on this body, this country & on so many who have met him, gotten to know him… pic.twitter.com/5EJos7Lh7z
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) March 27, 2015
Harry Reid will always be my leader. He’s a fighter, a champion & he will be missed when he retires. -Al
— Al Franken (@alfranken) March 27, 2015
In an interview with The Washington Post, Reid endorsed Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to become the next minority leader.
“I think Schumer should be able to succeed me,” Reid said.