Let the Retirements Begin
Rep. Dennis Moore (D-KS) becomes the first Democrat Congressman to retire, rather than face the voters in 2010:
Rep. Dennis Moore’s (D-Kan.) retirement might not lead to the mass Democratic exodus that Republicans hope for, but it is another good sign for the GOP in 2010.
Moore, a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, on Monday became the first incumbent this cycle to announce he would retire from Congress next year without running for another office. The GOP immediately began asking whether other veteran Democrats would bow to the political pressure and join him.
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Republicans pointed to several other potential retirements that could recast races in key districts, including those of longtime Reps. Ike Skelton (D-Mo.), Leonard Boswell (D-Iowa), John Spratt (D-S.C.), John Tanner (D-Tenn.), Vic Snyder (D-Ark.) and Rick Boucher (D-Va.).
There is, as yet, little indication that any of these members will call it quits. But Republicans have done their best to sign up top challengers to each of them and call their records into question in conservative districts. If history is any guide, such a strategy can pay dividends.
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November 24th, 2009 at 9:31 am
This could also backfire. If a Dem decides to retire, then he can vote for Healthcare or anything unpopular without a care.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Poli:
Each day I watch Obama I am reminded of the Peter Sellers movie, Being There. I thought the movie was entertaining but could never happen in real life. I was wrong.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Mr Joshua…… your left arm, please……..
November 25th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
If the economy doesn’t improve sharply, then in many places it won’t matter if a Dem retires or not: He will be succeeded by a Republican.
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November 27th, 2009 at 7:04 am
These guys tend to bail in anticipation of a sea change, and they scramble for a safe perch beforehand. Nothing new here.
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November 30th, 2009 at 7:53 am
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