Missouri Senator Kit Bond To Retire

Four-term Senator Kit Bond of Missouri announced today that he will not seek re-election to the United States Senate in 2010. Three weeks ago I took my first look at this race and concluded that Bond was vulnerable should he seek another term. Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, her brother Congressman Russ Carnahan, and long-time Congressman and former US House Democratic leader Dick Gephardt seemed to be those with the greatest likelihood of mounting serious challenges. Robin Carnahan has indicated an interest in the post. At this point, I would have believe that the Democratic party is favored in the race, and that Robin Carnahan is the most likely Democratic candidate.