[AuH2ORepublican]

The Democrat governor will get to name Baucus's Senate replacement until the November 2014 election.

[rktman]

Hmmm. Maybe Ms. Cheney should move over a state and quit attacking the old guard (gop-elite) currently holding the seat she’s looking at in WY.

[AuH2ORepublican]

Max Baucus to leave the Senate early. It remains to be seen whether the Democrat governor appoints his Lt. Gov. (who is running for the Senate seat in 2014 against a former Dem Lt. Gov.) or a placeholder.

[Vigilanteman]

Just what we needed: a fresher turd.

[SteveH]

is this a payoff for something?

(i suppose so)

[montanajoe]

This is clearly designed to help the Dims hold the seat so I suspect Bullock will not appoint a place holder...

[11th_VA]

Wasn’t Baucus suppose to lead the ‘Tax Reform’ effort? I guess that’s over as well ...

[kabar]

Smart move. The guy can then campaign that he already has experience as a senator and is essentially an incumbent. He can also pick and choose on how he votes on issues hoping to defuse the anticipated attacks made by his GOP opponent.

[chimera]

Republicans have been favored to win the seat in a state that President Obama lost by 13 points in 2012.

Where have we heard that before? Oh, it was just a year ago, 2012, we were supposedly "favored" to win Tester's seat in MT. But the combination of the lousy Libertarian taking away votes plus the usual 'Pub ability to lose winnable races left us with yet another defeat.

They better not blow it this time. If things keep going like they are the 2014 elections should be fat pickings for the 'Pubs. But I have a sneaking suspicion they'll find a way to blow it. No more Akins and Mourdocks, please!

[RKBA Democrat]

An astute move by the rat faction of the uniparty.

[blueunicorn6]

There was a news story last week that Governor Bullock had an important job for Lieutenant Governor Walsh to do......decorate the Christmas tree. I’m not joking.

[blueunicorn6]

John Walsh was in charge of a department that “lost” $23,000,000 of federal stimulus money. I haven’t seen any stories saying they found that money.

[MasterGunner01]

And so, ex-Sen. Max Baucus continues to defraud the U.S. taxpayers as ambassador to China. Way to go, Skippy! He just can't wean himself of the public teat. {This is typical for most inside the Beltway politicians.]

[VerySadAmerican]

Leave the senate and get a better government job. They never stop cashing in.

[cookcounty]

Now that he finally understands train wrecks, maybe he thinks he can help the Chinese avoid more high-speed train derailments?

[cherry]

all rats all the time because of the stupid voters...plus, they cheat...

[Tzimisce]

...from what I understand, Baucus will fit right in in Red China...