Sen. Kent Conrad, chairman of the Budget Committee, will
not
seek reelection in 2012, setting up another pickup opportunity
for Republicans.
Last year, Republicans gained the state's other Senate seat and
its lone congressional seat when Sen. Byron Dorgan retired and Rep
Earl Pomeroy lost his reelection bid. Both were supporters of the
national health care law.
ObamaCare is overwhelmingly unpopular in the state, and Conrad
played a key role in crafting the law in the Finance Committee and
getting it passed by leading the reconciliation process as chairman
of the Budget Committee. In fact, it was Conrad who inserted
language into the budget that allowed for the use of the
parlimentary manuever for passing health care legislation.
At the same time, his opposition to the public option drew the
ire of liberals.
Oldefarte| 1.18.11 @ 1:30PM
One down, many, many more to go.....%%%%HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN, THE SKY IS BLUE.....%%%%%
Paul| 1.18.11 @ 4:58PM
What state is he from?
I understand this is just a blob post but some basic information is still needed
Nick| 1.18.11 @ 5:56PM
Paul,
Ever heard of google? Ha-ha!
Nick| 1.18.11 @ 5:59PM
It's North Dakota, by the way.
Now, if we can get the rest of the democrats and RINOs, who are up for re-election in 2012, to do the same.