US Rep. Mike Rogers Leaving Congress for Radio Gig

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U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan, who has taken on an increasingly sharp profile in Washington as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee in a time of widening global security crises, has decided to give up Congress for a career in broadcasting.

Rogers, a seven-term Republican and former FBI agent, said in an interview Friday that he will not seek re-election after his term ends this year. Instead, Rogers told Detroit radio station WJR-AM that he will launch a radio show on stations affiliated with Atlanta-based Cumulus Media.

"As I close this chapter in my life, I am excited to begin a new one that allows me to continue serving as a voice for American exceptionalism and support a strong national security policy agenda," Rogers said in a statement.

The 50-year-old established an impressive broadcast resume, indeed, even while becoming an increasingly pivotal player in Congress, with regular appearances recently on nationally broadcast Sunday interview shows.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/us-rep-rogers-michigan-seek-election-23095634

[yeoman6987]

1. Can we get this seat?

Hopefully the Democrats can get somebody ready to go ASAP.

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2. Rats leaving a sinking ship? He has been an enabler

of the National Security State.

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3. It seems abrupt. nt

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4. GFR

Good fucking riddance.

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5. Makes sense in a twisted way..

In the republican party, that's where the true influence is. Pols are scared of Limbaugh and Mark Levin's shadow. I'm sure he's jealous of their bank accounts as well

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6. He thinks he can draw a national audience?

He's pro-war and loves the NSA.

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7. More like he thinks he can't get re-elected. nt