Incumbents rarely get beat in primaries. They are in perpetual fundraising mode the day they're elected. It's one of the most frustrating aspects of our election process. That's my opinion, anyway.

@jameslavish

If you work 40 hrs/wk: at 5% inflation and after 5 years, you need a 28% pay raise or to work 44 more hours (*one full extra week* per month+) to make up the difference.

This is inflation