Dick Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, won't seek re-election

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Senate Democrat, is retiring after 30 years of service. The powerful Judiciary Committee chairman will step down at the end of his term.

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is retiring after 30 years of service. The powerful Judiciary Committee chairman will step down at the end of his term. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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"I truly love the job of being a United States Senator. But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch. So, I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of my term."

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