Now that McConnell & GOP leaders have forced Bunning out--maybe he'll get his revenge, by resigning

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As you all know Jim Bunning will not be running for re-election and he's mad at his GOP collegues who did all they could to dry up his fund-raising:

WASHINGTON — Sen. Jim Bunning of Kentucky says he will not run for a third term in 2010, citing a lack of campaign money.

In a statement issued by his office Monday, Bunning blamed fellow Senate Republicans for doing, quote: "everything in their power to dry up my fundraising."

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iOuz7bacoF0c8QETj6G6MYyUSJqQD99N0NHG1


Well Jim, you suggested a few months back that you could get the last laugh by resigning and allowing the states Dem governor to select a replacement:

The Kentucky Republican suggested that possible scenario at a campaign fundraiser for him on Capitol Hill earlier this week, according to three sources who asked not to be identified because of the politically sensitive nature of Bunning’s remarks.

The implication, they said, was that Bunning would allow Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear, a Democrat, to appoint his replacement — a move that could give Democrats the 60 votes they need to block Republican filibusters in the Senate.

"I would get the last laugh. Don’t forget Kentucky has a Democrat governor," one of the sources quoted Bunning as saying.

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/2/28/115445/000

[Sinistrous]

1. Well, quitting does seem to be the Republican thing to do these days...

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

2. Quit! Quit! Quit!

I think that is an excellent idea!