Omnibus 'congresscritters retiring next year' announcements

[Mr.Phips]

Just saw it on Politico and the NC 2012 thread but figured I'd post it here, too, for those that don't read the other sources.

Good riddance.

You want to be in permanent minority for next 20-30 years, but preserve your "pure progressive views"? Fine, you will get your wish.

Im wondering if Republicans will beat the Democrats' near 62 year run of the House from 1932 to 1994.  Republicans have controlled the House for 14 of the last 18 years and if they hold the House for the rest of the decade it will be 24 out of 28 years. 

[Mr.Phips]

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.

Larry Buschon was seen as a nut in IN-08 and raised almost no money, but won easily by default when Ellsworth retired.  Gill got 42% in 2006 in a district that was R+6.  The new district is D+1.  A swing of eight points and DCCC money could easily push him over the top.