I think Republicans like Bond are seeing the writing on the wall that they may be in the minority for a long time to come. If the Dems claim his seat, we could conceivably fall into the mid 30 range in the Senate by 2010 unless the GOP figures out a way to get their act together and counter the False Messiah.
As for Talent, he’s only won one statewide and lost two, and that’s not a good record. Hulshof is a good man, but a bust for statewide. Roy Blunt ? Worst Republican Whip in the past half-century ? No way. Same goes for his gutless son who ran away from facing a contested reelection.
Yeah, Peter Kinder (now, sadly, our last remaining statewide Republican other than Bond) or Steelman are the only viable options, although I think Jo Anne Emerson is a possibility as well. The Carnahan spawn MUST be stopped.
No way to Jo Ann Emerson. She is a RINO if there ever was one. Her husband is a big time Dem too.
She was one of 4 Republicans to vote against the surge and votes for every bloated bill that comes down the pike, Highway Bill, Farm Bill, Energy bill, etc.
Sam Graves smacked Kay Barnes in November.
What about Graves?
Some of us from teamsarah contacted various reps from our state about running against McCaskill. JoaAnn wrote back thanking me for my kind letter & then guaranteed me when the new session started she would be working hard for her constituents. I thought at the time it was the usual no answer reply. However, since she did not actually rule it out perhaps she would be open to this opportunity. I think Rod Jetton would then stand a good chance at filling her position. Steelman would also be an excellent choice. Either way Mo. Republicans have a tough road ahead and better make some decisions soon.