Barney Frank Will Leave Congress After Three Decades

The Takeaway

Massachusetts Democrat Barney Frank announced Monday that he will not seek re-election next year, after representing his district in Congress for more than 30 years. The announcement brings to an end the career of one of Congress’s most quotable and cantankerous members. Frank leaves behind a legacy of notable achievement in economic policy, and will be remembered by history as the first member of Congress to come out as gay. Takeaway Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich talks more about Frank’s three decades in Congress.

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