Democrats Reel as Senator Says No to 3rd Term

The New York Times ^ | 02/16/2010 | ADAM NAGOURNEY

[safetysign]

Mr. Bayh’s decision staggered Democrats. It was the latest in a series of setbacks that illustrate just how far the party’s fortunes have fallen since President Obama came to office more than a year ago, sweeping big majorities into the House and Senate with him. Mr. Bayh stepped aside despite personal entreaties from Mr. Obama and his chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, White House officials said.

Mr. Bayh was on the short list of candidates Mr. Obama considered for vice president before settling on Joseph R. Biden Jr. He was among the most prominent of moderate Democrats in Congress, but has been increasingly isolated over the past year as he has warned Democratic Congressional leaders that the push for big-ticket and expensive legislation was scaring off independent voters.

[safetysign]

Rats are leaving Obama's ship, the SS Titanic.

[Rummyfan]

Mr. Bayh stepped aside despite personal entreaties from Mr. Obama and his chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, White House officials said.

The One can't even persuade members of his own party to stay on board.

[Bean Counter]

Buh-Bayh...

[kempster]

I heard that Mikulski of MD may announce real soon as well.

[AD from SpringBay]

Maybe the good Senator knows that VP Biden wants to spend more time with his family.

[RummyChick]

There is some talk it was because he was about to get hammered over his home in Indiana

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

but has been increasingly isolated over the past year as he has warned Democratic Congressional leaders that the push for big-ticket and expensive legislation was scaring off independent voters.

This, and his statement about legislating becoming "too partisan" leads me to believe he is pointing an accusing finger at Rahmbo.

[LadyPilgrim]

I certainly hope the conservatives in these states are prepared to put someone of worth to run against these liberals!

[Maverick68]

Sarah Palin was labeled a “quitter” and a “coward” for resigning as Gov of Alaska.
I hope the Conservative talking heads will remind the viewers of this on the Sunday morning shows.

[OpusatFR]

Care to let us Virginians in on the photo?

Is that where he claims to live?

[SonOfDarkSkies]

the office of Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the Democratic leader, first learned of the decision from news accounts.

Heheh...how ya like them apples, Harry?

[RummyChick]

that's his homestead exemption in Indiana
here is his home in DC area

and he has about a 2 million dollar beach home

I am surprised someone from Frugal Hoosiers hasn't peeped in the windows to see if the condo has any furniture.

[hope]

Look for the rats to play the moderate candidate for these seats while they are actually progressive and far left.

[browardchad]

Until now, every indication was that Mr. Bayh was proceeding with the race this fall. He had collected the necessary petitions to be placed on the ballot and they were due to be filed at noon on Tuesday. Democrats had coordinated an extended campaign to release damaging political information about the Republican who had emerged as Mr. Bayh’s main threat, Daniel R. Coats, a former senator.

Well, of course, the first order of business is to plan an extended campaign of throwing dirt. Issues? What issues?

[RummyChick]

In case anyone thinks that condo would be several hundred thousand dollars in their area...according to Frugal Hoosiers it is about a 60k condo in Indianapolis.

[RummyChick]

the problem is that the dirt they were going to throw...lobbying and not living in Indiana..was the same dirt that could be thrown right back at bayh...

his wife has had some cushy jobs...

[thethirddegree]

Is this really his home? It looks like a townhouse or apartment complex.

[LadyPilgrim]

Yes you’re right. But surely there are enough conservatives in these states to get a little more than excited about this down turn.
Libs are falling all over themselves to get away from the train wreck in DC.

[thethirddegree]

Does anyone know where the cash goes that is already in his campaign fund? I thought I read it was about 15 million dollars.

[RummyChick]

it is a complex with 60K condos...and yes, it is his homestead exemption in Indiana

I found the info on this site
http://frugalhoosiers.com/