Some Republican Senate Optimism « The Washington Independent
Jul 31, 202015.8K Shares992.6K Views
Just as they lose Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.), Republicans are getting a few breaks that could sustain them through the 2010 cycle.
- Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), one of the last Republican stars in suburban Chicago, is considering runningfor President Obama’s old Senate seat, currently occupied by Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.), who has reached an almost comic level of political weakness.
- Trey Grayson, Kentucky’s Republican state treasurer, might have the go-aheadto replace Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) if the enfeebled Bunning retires next year.
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