Rumor has it that Byrd (KKK-WV) may retire. He'll be 86 years old in 2006.
Actually, Byrd is already 86 and will be 87 on November 20. If he gets re-elected twice more and doesn't die in office, he could beat Strom's record for longevity. In fact in his next term he would pass Strom's record for length of service in the Senate. I can't imagine him retiring voluntarily unless totally incapacitated...he's too much in love with himself and with the soapbox the Senate provides to slander the President.