Wasn’t Conrad also involved in Countrywide along with “Friend of Anglo” Chris Dodd? Shouldn’t there plenty of dirt on him to bring down his poll numbers that even a lower tier candidate could beat him?
Yes, he was a player in that mess.
As I theorized, it’s quite possible that he may simply retire in ‘12, especially once his votes contrast dramatically with Hoeven’s.
You’re right, someone like the state AG could beat Conrad in 2012.