So why then would Boren run now? That’s what I don’t get..what am I missing?
That is a good question, I don’t know either. It was rumored he was going to run for Governor this year, which is why he stepped down from his Congressional seat. But I never belived that, I think he saw his polls and how much everyone disliked Obama and got out before he was defeated. He may just be floating his name out there to see what the reaction is. Honestly, I will be surprised if he actually runs. I think Rats that live in reality know they have no chance.
The betting would be that if the GOP gets into a brutal internecine primary royale, Boren would benefit from the losing side refusing to support the nominee in the general. That played a part in Indiana, with a lot of Lugarite liberals not voting for Mourdock (gaffe or no gaffe). Boren will still have to carry the baggage, however, of being the person who would cast a vote to keep Harry Reid as Majority Leader.