Hmm... I don't know. In the Minn. case, Grams lost to empty suit Dayton -- there is no reason why he should have another shot.
I like Grams. He was very conservative and was consistently trying to eliminate pork. However, if he doesn't have a shot, oh well.
I do recall Pawlenty having to step aside for Norm. I voted for Norm, but it just seems to me that there appears to be an increase of micromanaging. Perhaps I'm wrong.
He lost to Dayton because Dayton had enough money to outspend him 3-1. Sen. Grams raised over 5 mil for the race, but Dayton pulled out his own checkbook and ended up spending 17.some million of his OWN money.
Social Security and personal accounts IS Sen Grams issue! He was calling for personal accounts and Soc Sec reform in 2000. Its an idea who's time has come, and his proposals from the late 1990's are almost identical to the President's current ones.
Sen. Grams lost only because Dayton could afford to buy the seat. It won't happen again. Minnesotans also don't like being told who to vote for. I don't like how this coronation of Kennedy seems to be taking place. Mark Kennedy is a good man, and would make a good Senator if he becomes our nominee, but this race is Sen Grams'.