Another Democrat Bows Out: Arkansas Rep. Marion Berry Will Retire

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Marion Berry, a Democratic representative from Arkansas, said he will retire after seven terms, making him the 12 Democrat leaving a seat open this November, Politico reports. John McCain won Berry's district in the 2008 presidential election, an indication that Republicans will have a strong shot at filling the spot.

"The message coming out of the Massachusetts special election is clear: No Democrat is safe. In the aftermath of Scott Brown's victory this past week, it has become evident to Democrats that to run for reelection in this toxic political environment is to ensure defeat at the ballot box in November," said National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Ken Spain.

A number of potential candidates from both parties are considered possible candidates to replace Berry. One Republican, a farm broadcaster named Rick Crawford, has already entered the race.

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