[Mudboy Slim]

"Speculation centers on one factor: state pension. One theory making the round is that Sen. Potts does not have the strength to win, but he will siphon votes away from Republican nominee-in-waiting Jerry Kilgore, the former attorney general. Those votes could be enough for the Democratic candidate, presumably Lt. Gov. Tim Kaine, to win the general election. In that case, the theory goes, Sen. Potts would be rewarded with a nice state job, say secretary of education. Sen. Potts has been in the state Senate since 1992. That's 13 years, enough to qualify for a pension. Add four years in an appointed state job, and the pension becomes mighty attractive."

Folks 'roun' these parts call it "The Brickley Strategy"...MUD

[Corin Stormhands]

Also known as the Benedetti option.