Kay Granger revelation punctuates increasing scrutiny of aging officials

The revelation that Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) has been living in an assisted living facility is fueling scrutiny of aging public officials, highlighting the shifting norms surrounding lawmaker health, seniority, and for how long it is appropriate to hang on to power.

“Sadly, you know, some of these members wait until it's too long to things have gone too far,” fellow Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales said on CBS’s Face the Nation on Sunday in light of the news.

“I think this goes- gets back to the root of it.