Let me say this, though:
Steve King is one of the most capable legislators I’ve ever known. His personal gifts and capacities are substantial.
He’s also a great campaigner, when he has his heart in it.
If he decides to get in, I seriously doubt anyone can challenge him.
And he would be likely to do far better in the state at large than many imagine.
Again, because I think his heart WOULD be in it.
I fully agree with you regarding Steve King. It is far more important for the conservatives to take a senate seat and work on grooming a viable house candidate to replace him.
Harkin is signaling that he is going to be the good leftist soldier and back Obama’s gun grab efforts and give him cover on his wishes over the next 2 years. Could mean Obama will reward him with a cabinet post for the last 2 years of this catastrophe. Harkin is a radical true believer. His rousing attack speech at the Sen. Paul Wellstone Memorial Pep Rally was one for the ages. This guy is a true POS.