Senator retires

Following a minor heart attack, a senior Senator announced today that he will be retiring for health reasons. With more than two decades in Congress, the Senator built a large network of supporters and his influence carried a lot of weight. While technically only one man with one vote, Washington insiders nonetheless counted him as worth several votes as he was the key to secure several others. With the seat most likely going to an avowed critic of President the American leader, the Administration will find it a lot harder to secure the necessary votes to pass bills.