I am extremely disappointed in Rep. Richard Marek (D-Windham 5).
This has nothing to do with the fact that he has chosen not to run, nor do I have any extreme issues with how he has or has not represented the district over his tenure. My disappointment is in the timing of his announcement and the manner in which it was done.
We all know incumbents tend to win elections in Vermont. It might not have anything at all to do with a challenger's ability or lack thereof; it is just next to impossible to unseat an incumbent.
It really makes no sense at all to clutter one's life with politics if the odds of winning are next to nothing. None of us has any idea how many individuals might choose not to run for an office simply because of this fact.
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