[WILLIALAL]

“Then name a replacement???”

Anne Hathaway, Ann Wagner, Joann Emmerson. Then you have former senators who may step up, Talent, Bond.

[Uncle Chip]

It would have to be a woman as everyone has said. You could add Vicky Hartzler to that list. Bond is beyond retirement and Talent lost in 06 to McC. He has already said NO.

The three Congresswomen have sure things and safe districts and in no way would they trade a sure thing for a risky fight.

Face it -- there are just no real easy options.