Former Senator Bill Roth’s failed reelection bid in 2000 is still a painful memory for his widow, Jane R. Roth. Despite her concerns about his age and health, Bill chose to run again, only to lose to a younger candidate with new ideas and energy. Jane recalls the heartbreak her husband experienced on Election Night when he realized he had lost. She believes that Bill would have been happier if he had bowed out gracefully, avoiding the sense of loss that overshadowed his final years. Jane’s reflections on Bill’s failed campaign shed light on the emotional toll that politics can take on politicians and their families. As a senior judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Jane Roth now resides in Washington, D.C., carrying on her late husband’s legacy while advocating for the importance of knowing when to step down in order to preserve one’s achievements and well-being.
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Coping with the loss of an election, age, and difficult decisions
