Some legislators are quitting due to low pay, long sessions and bad economy

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http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/some-legislators-are-quitting-487664.html

It could be the economy. Or maybe it’s the ever-lengthening sessions. Or the relatively low pay -- $17,342 a year plus per diem.

Whatever the reason, both the state Senate and House of Representatives will likely see unusually high turnover this year. Qualifying for all 236 legislative seats and a long list of other offices begins Monday at the Capitol even as the current legislative session grinds on. It will continue through Friday.

“Turnover could be 10 percent or more in the House this time,” said House Majority Leader Jerry Keen (R-St. Simons), who is calling it quits. “A lot of people are just tired of the constant cynicism and criticism.”

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A lot of Rs on the list. Not very many Ds at all.