The Tragic Death of Chuck Grassley's Vacuum Cleaner Is a Moment to Set Aside Partisan Rancor Senator Chuck Grassley has been humanized, if only briefly, by his affection for a 42 year old vacuum cleaner.
The demise of "Beth" the Hoover Concept Two has brought some much needed levity to the partisan trenches, but beneath the surface lies a more profound commentary on our society.
Grassley's attachment to Beth is not merely a quirk; it speaks to a cultural phenomenon where people cling to outdated technology as a way of resisting progress.