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DC needs a fighter; it’s time for Delegate Holmes Norton to retire NOW

2025-08-28 News & Politics
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Roland S. Martin
Roland S. Martin
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Demand Immediate Resignation from DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton Amid Leadership Vacuum

Understand why DC constituents urgently require active, visible leadership now. Learn why current elected officials must step down if they cannot meet unprecedented local challenges.

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  • Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (EHN) faces strong criticism for being absent during high-stakes crises in D.C.
  • The speakers argue that physical presence and visible leadership are non-negotiable duties for elected officials today.
  • They connect the current vulnerability of D.C. to the failure to achieve statehood and ongoing executive overreach.
  • The core message demands that aging or inactive leaders step aside gracefully, paving the way for energetic successors. This discussion analyzes the leadership absence in the District of Columbia, focusing on Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton’s current role (or lack thereof) amidst rising federal intrusion and local fear. The analysis contrasts the historical respect owed to long-serving figures with the present necessity for immediate, energetic, and physically present representation in unconventional times.

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Top Comments (10)

@rdee54 2025-08-28

James Clyburn is another one, who is holding on for dear life.

205 24 replies
@anniebryant5636 2025-08-28

Remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg! She stayed too long on the court when she should have retired and Amy Barrett got that seat illegally, pushed through by Mitch McConnell. I am 80 years old and I know my limitations. We have to know when to pass the torch to an qualified person of the younger generation. There's no shame when you have done an amazing, amazing job for a long time. Go out in style at your Best self! You have to know when to quit to help the Honorable Charge for the party!!!

155 13 replies
@midnightcry50 2025-08-28

You said it correctly. These folks 70 and older need to retire from these elective offices. They have no new ideas at all. Train up young folks to take over and go enjoy the remainder of their life with no stress😊

118 11 replies
@crystalanderson2932 2025-08-28

Like my momma used to say, Shit or get off the pot. Respectfully..

91 1 replies
@VergerineSalone 2025-08-28

I agree. She did good work but she needs to retire now.

85 1 replies
@lettie214blue 2025-08-29

You called her out RESPECTFULLY, now call out all the rest who don't want to stand up and fight. STAND UP AND FIGHT OR GET OUT

69 2 replies
@d.r.henrysr.7217 2025-08-28

Preach Roland, you’re just keeping it real. I agree 100% respectfully

66 1 replies
@Riley4rmdaboondocks 2025-08-30

This is why I love and support this channel, Roland Martin speak the truth no matter who don’t like it.❤️💯

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@MREASTSIDEGRIDE 2025-08-29

“Don’t be so respectful to their ego, that their ego becomes disrespectful to the voters”…..That’s a tough statement. I agree with your sentiment. If they can’t physically do the job, resign.

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@jacalynjohnson4656 2025-08-28

I agree with Roland 100%…we need all hands on deck!

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