Bob Graham (FL) still pondering running for Prez./retiring/running for reelection.
John Edwards (NC) will announce bid for Prez on Jan. 4th, but there is still speculation he may make an evaluation in early autumn whether to swear off re-election to the senate.
Ed Schafer, possible challenger to Byron Dorgan (ND), not terribly interested in challenging, but Dubya made him promise to talk it over with him before making any decision.
FYI, Sen. Nighthorse Campbell has all but announced plans for reelection, but has not yet done so officially b/c of campaign finance or some such thing.
Tom Daschle is still regarded as most likely to run for prez, ahead of seeking reelection or retiring. John Thune denies receiving reported phone call from Bill Janklow announcing the latter's intention of challenging Daschle.
Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona is getting some mentions as a possible nominee against Barbara Boxer. But he was just elected to a 2nd 4-year term in June 2002, and may serve out his term before seeking higher office.
Speculation that Rep. Paul Ryan will challenge Russ Feingold (WI).
Former Rep. Tommy Hartnett and conservative Rep. Jim DeMint in the hunt to challenge Ernest Hollings (SC), who hasn't said whether he'll seek reelection; Rep. Joe Wilson says he's not running.
Haven't heard anything more about Even Bayh (IN) -- has he ruled out running for governor yet?
Tom Daschle is still regarded as most likely to run for prez, ahead of seeking reelection or retiring. John Thune denies receiving reported phone call from Bill Janklow announcing the latter's intention of challenging Daschle.
Not that many folks know it, but Daschle and Janklow are buddies...which lends credence to these reports.