News is breaking from several sources that Rep. David Obey is planning to announce his retirement at a 1 p.m. press conference. A testament to how rough this cycle will be on incumbent Democrats, Obey has represented his district in Congress since 1969. He was elected two years before his Republican challenger Sean Duffy was born.

Just last week, the New York Times declared Obey’s money advantage over Duffy “emblematic of a bright spot” for Democrats this cycle.