[cincy29]

Clearly, he is a spineless opportunist. He ought to do what Phil Gramm did: resign his seat, then run again as a Republican.

By doing this at the filing deadline, this is basically what he is doing. If he resigned today, there would have to be a special election, or the Governor could appoint someone for a couple months. In under five months, the winner of the December run-off will be serving in Congress. Ralph Hall did the same thing not that long ago.

At least he didn't pull a Jeffords and switch right as he began a 6-year term, and tipping the balance, at that.

[SMGFan]

Actually, the governor does not appoint congressmen, only Senators.