[bilhosty]

If I were Shelly capito I would look at tit this way. Other polls showed her running much closer so take what ever chance she has of beating a living healthy Byrd Now add on the fact that at his age and health there is probably a 1/3 chance that he will not be running because of death or incapacity (maybe during the stress of an actual campaign. Add on the possibility that he will still be running but will be clearly impaired and on life support and what chances does Capito have, If Byrd does not run as an early bird she will be the clear favorite to get the worm.
Consider also that if Byrd does win there will likely be an interim election in two or at least 4 years to fill his seat. Or in 2008 Sen Rockefeller will be 68 and might retire. And lastly there is the possibility that she might run for Governor. I think she should run.

[reagan_fanatic]

If I were Shelly capito I would look at tit this way.

Well, Byrd is generally considered a senile old boob, so I guess you aren't too far off ;)