Summary
Texas Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger, 81, has not voted in the US House since July while reportedly dealing with dementia and living in a senior facility.
Her absence, undisclosed until media investigation, raises concerns about representation in her district and her capacity to serve.
Granger, a long-time legislator and former House Appropriations chair, announced plans to retire in 2025.
Critics argue her condition may have impacted her 2022 re-election. Local Republicans called her absence troubling amid critical votes, prompting broader debates on aging lawmakers’ transparency and governance.
Normal person with dementia: gets fired immediately as soon as employer find out
Congress people: ⬆️
(Edit: Btw, congressmembers have much better retirement fund than a normal person, so there’s really no reason for a congressmember to continue “working”, other than to stay in power.)
I highly doubt their retirement plan can outperform their legal insider trading options.