[Diana in Wisconsin]

“A spokesman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee said Linder’s decision to retire is another blow to House Republicans’ aspirations in this midterm election year.”

LOL! I highly doubt it! But just keep whistlin’ past the GRAVEYARD, Dems! :)

[apillar]

“A spokesman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee said Linder’s decision to retire is another blow to House Republicans’ aspirations in this midterm election year

Yep, this is SURE shaping up to be an awful year for republicans....Has the DCCC hired the former Iraqi Communication Minister as their new spokesman?

[Paleo Conservative]

“A spokesman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee said Linder’s decision to retire is another blow to House Republicans’ aspirations in this midterm election year.”

That is laughable. This is an excellent year for Republicans to retire and get some fresh blood in Congress. The 2010 election cycle is generating a strong tail wind that will push many Republican congressional candidates over the top. By choosing to retire in a strong Republican year, Linder, who will have been in Congress 18 years, is giving the Republican candidate a better shot at retaining the open seat this November.

[mono]

Its a very safe GOP seat. Linder was one of the first to call for flat tax/fair tax, but he never got anywhere with it, even when the GOP held the House.