This senator offered a refreshingly candid explanation for her retirement plans

This senator offered a refreshingly candid explanation for her retirement plans

There’s a familiar rhetorical pattern to retirement announcements by most members of Congress. Whether a Democrat or a Republican, they’ll none-too-humbly brag about the federal largesse brought by them to their state or district. They’ll also praise their own judgment and wisdom, often with a quote from William Shakespeare or the Bible about knowing when to leave. A favorite retiring lawmaker line overlaps with “Turn! Turn! Turn!” — the 1959 Pe…