After more than 56 years in office, 92-year-old Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) has become the longest-serving member of Congress. What do you think?
“It’s sad that, even today, the Senate’s still the only way for a West Virginia boy to get out of the mines.”
Vicki Wiedlin • Systems Analyst
“In 1964 he denies civil rights, then in 2008 he backs Barack Obama. Who knows how he’ll feel about black people in 2052?”
Tom Valentine • Door Patcher
“Who is the shortest-serving member of Congress? I feel like that’s the guy who needs the most encouragement.”
Joe Caffey • Notch Grinder
