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GOP Senate Shake-Ups
News today that Missouri Sen. Kit Bond (R) will retire in 2010, should make Republicans nervous. After all, this comes on the heels of former Florida governor Jeb Bush's decision not to run for Sen. Mel Martinez's seat, leaving the swing states of Missouri and Florida up for grabs in 2010.
Rep. Kenny Hulshof and Rep. Roy Blunt have been mentioned as possible GOP replacements, but conservatives shouldn't overlook the possiblity of running former Senator Jim Talent.
... In other news, I am hearing rumors coming out of Ohio that Senator Voinovich is seriously considering making an announcement next week that he won't be running for re-election. According to my sources, Rob Portman would likely be the Republican to replace him. This also opens up the GOP gubernatorial nomination for former Republican Congressman John Kasich.
Rep. Kenny Hulshof and Rep. Roy Blunt have been mentioned as possible GOP replacements, but conservatives shouldn't overlook the possiblity of running former Senator Jim Talent.
... In other news, I am hearing rumors coming out of Ohio that Senator Voinovich is seriously considering making an announcement next week that he won't be running for re-election. According to my sources, Rob Portman would likely be the Republican to replace him. This also opens up the GOP gubernatorial nomination for former Republican Congressman John Kasich.
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David S.
2:53PM Jan 8th 2009
No surprise Voinovich wants to leave. That guy has held every political position in the state of Ohio. That said, Rob Portman would be a good choice - although he needs to broaden his appeal - and name recognition - beyond conservative southern Ohio. Although there were also rumors Portman would challenge Ted Strickland (re-election) for Governor in 2010....
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