[Chad_the_Impaler]

True?

http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2010/02/bayh_to_retire.php

“Bayh’s decision will set Dems scrambling for a replacement. The deadline to file to reach the ballot is tomorrow, meaning any Dem considering running for the seat must make a decision quickly.”

[edh]

“Bayh’s decision will set Dems scrambling for a replacement. The deadline to file to reach the ballot is tomorrow, meaning any Dem considering running for the seat must make a decision quickly.”

Yeah. This is the same kind of rule that stopped them from getting Frank Lautenberg on the ballot in NJ. All they’ll be scrambling is eggs as laws do not apply to these people.

[Girlene]

“Bayh’s decision will set Dems scrambling for a replacement. The deadline to file to reach the ballot is tomorrow, meaning any Dem considering running for the seat must make a decision quickly.”

From here
Noon, February 16, ........."deadline for a major party primary candidate for U.S. Senateto file a petition of nomination with a county voter registration office for verification of petition signatures.".......

That's not enough time unless a democrate was already working on the signatures.