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Republican Senator Issues Eulogy For Vacuum: ‘I Will Miss You’
Newsweek • • nation
Key Points:
- Republican Senator Chuck Grassley retired his longtime vacuum cleaner, Beth, after nearly 50 years of service, citing safety concerns due to a sparking electrical cord; Beth was named after a former Senate staffer and became a recurring character on his social media.
- Grassley shared nostalgic posts about Beth, highlighting its dependable performance over 49 years, including 34 years in his home and 15 years at his mother-in-law’s house, and received condolences and humorous tributes from fellow lawmakers and public officials.
- The 92-year-old senator, Iowa’s longest-serving representative since 1981, currently chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee and serves as president pro tempore, placing him third in the presidential line of succession.
- On the same day as announcing Beth’s retirement, Grassley supported the Senate’s confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general and advocated for a bipartisan voter ID bill, which ultimately failed to overcome the filibuster despite majority support.
