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...Bill Paxon appeared to be one of the youngest and fastest-rising politicians in Congress since Al Gore...
Then, in a surprising twist, Paxon announced last week that he would retire from the House of Representatives after his term expires this year. Flanked by wife Susan Molinari and their daughter Susan Ruby, Paxon claimed that he would "never run for office again," pointing to a commitment to family as his main reason for stepping down...
Scenes from the whirlwind of press conferences that Paxon held to announce his retirement were somewhat surreal. Was it simply coincidence that Paxon chose Ash Wednesday to announce his retirement, or were the penitent ashes that graced Paxon's forehead symbolic of something greater...
Amidst heavy speculation from the media that his retirement was just another clever political maneuver, Paxon has stood firm in his decision to leave office. After a Buffalo reporter questioned whether there was some ulterior motive behind his retirement, Paxon quickly responded that he was done having to justify his life, which earned him a hearty round of applause from the assembled crowd...
Like other members of Congress, Paxon could serve both his nation and his family simultaneously. But what do we know? Two-year-old Susan Ruby Paxon must feel really special...