Omnibus 'congresscritters retiring next year' announcements

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Remember that the primary has already passed here.  Tim Johnson already won it, which likely means he'll get to essentially appoint his successor.

Furthermore, this district is pretty marginal.  Tim Johnson running scared most of the high-profile Dems away, and the primary was won by perennial candidate and general nut David Gill, which means that the Republican is pretty much assured of winning.

Couldn't the Democrats make a Connecticut for Lieberman-esque third party and run a stronger candidate?

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Got your april fools' joke out three days late, Tim.

 

Is he not retiring after all?

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Tim Johnson drops out in IL-13. http://capitolfax.com/2012/04/04/this-just-in-tim-johnson-to-drop-out/

Local party committees get to pick a new candidate (though it seems top Republicans are trying to dissuade Johnson). Could it be Bill Brady? I think he lives in this district.

http://wuisnews.wordpress.com/2012/04/06/clarke-will-try-for-johnsons-seat/

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Are Dan and Bill Brady related?