With the upcoming retirement of Sen. Kit Bond, Republicans across the state are wondering who will run to replace the Godfather of the Missouri GOP.
My sources confirm that Congressman Roy Blunt is seriously considering a run for Bond’s seat.
In a press release on his website, Blunt says, “There is no doubt that if Senator Bond’s name was on the ballot in November of 2010 he would have won handily.”
The question is, can Roy Blunt win? The likely opponent for Blunt would be current Secretary of State Robin Carnahan. For those outside of Missouri, the Carnahan family has a long political history in the state and Robin would be a powerful candidate.
The Democrat strongholds in Missouri are Kansas City and St. Louis. Blunt, however, is a strong candidate in Springfield, and is the most likely Republican to beat Carnahan in 2010.
If Blunt finds he can carry Springfield, expect him to face off against the Democrats in 2010.
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