Three Democrats Retire
On Tuesday afternoon, North Dakota Democratic Senator Byron Dorgan announced that he will not seek re-election in 2010. Colorado Governor Bill Ritter has also decided not to run for re-election this November.
LATE BREAKING UPDATE: Leading Democratic Senator Chris Dodd of Connecticut will announce on Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2010 according to POLITICO and the Wasington Post.
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January 7, 2010 - 8:35 pm
Sen. Dodd’s retirement will make it much easier for Democrats to hold onto his seat in 2010, so I see that as a good thing. As for Sen. Dorgan, that seat’s as good as gone to the GOP, but the Dems will still retain the Senate majority when all is said and done.