In what can only be termed a major disappointment to the Democratic Party, Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana says he will retire at the end of his term next year.Although I never fell for it, Bayh was someone the Dems pointed to when confronted with the charge that their party is dominated by the extreme Left.
Former Hoosier Senator Dan Coats, a Republican, had already declared his intention to run. Lack of money isn't among Bayh's problems--his campaign fund, according to The Hill, is stuffed with $13 million.
Bayh leaves state Democrats in a very tough spot. The deadline to turn in petitions for the primary is tomorrow, which could mean a November candidate will have to be appointed by the state central committee.
Do you know who else is disappointed about Bayh's retirement?
Headline writers.
Bayh for now.
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2 comments:
The tide continues to turn in a big way for the Republicans.
Bayh pointed to the partisan divide in congress as his reason for leaving. Considering who's been in charge the last 3 years, it's an indictment of his own parties inability to work with others.
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