The Boomer politicians who won't retire

Democratic Congressman James Clyburn turned 86 years old this week. He has no plans to retire.

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Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) announcing he is running for a 18th term. Tracy Glantz/The State/Tribune News Service via Getty Images.

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