Quick Hit: Bunning Retiring?

Terri Whitehouse December 3rd, 2007

Per KYPolitics.org, it’s likely:

Sources are confirming what most Washington political insiders have long expected: U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning is leaning towards retirement and contemplating backing a potential successor.

This is the first overt indication that Bunning, 76, plans on making this term his last in D.C. Previously, Bunning had publicly indicated he would run for a third term.

UPDATE: Bunning fully intends to run in ‘10:

“Brett Hall is a liar,” Bunning said in a conference call with Kentucky political reporters.

OUCH!

5 Responses to “Quick Hit: Bunning Retiring?”

  1. # Joe Sonkaon 03 Dec 2007 at 1:10 pm

    This is the same guy who did the “poll” that showed Fletcher and Beshear tied just before the election.

    Just saying…

  2. # Terrion 03 Dec 2007 at 1:30 pm

    True dat.

  3. # CWashon 03 Dec 2007 at 2:17 pm

    Also made Time Magazine’s “Worst Senator” List.
    As much, or more of, of an embarassment for Kentucky as Jim Gooch.
    Can not wait to see this man gone. Been wrong to long!

  4. # SDMon 04 Dec 2007 at 9:30 am

    I wonder if he’s planning to get out while Fletcher is still technically able to appoint a successor…

  5. # Joe Sonkaon 04 Dec 2007 at 1:25 pm

    ah! called it! well, sort of :)

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