Summary
In an essay titled, "Why I'm Leaving the Senate," Evan Bayh brilliantly explains what's wrong with the Senate and how to fix it. If only the headline had read, "Why I'm Not Leaving the Senate" - or better, "Things I Will Do If Indiana Voters Give Me Another 6 Years."
Bayh is a heartland moderate with many attractive qualities and high poll numbers. After the Hoosier declared that he could not bear another term of senatorial dysfunction, pundits instantly speculated that Bayh might run for president. Hmmm.See the full content of this document
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Why Evan Bayh Should Not Jump Ship
One recalls New Jersey Democrat Bill Bradley's announcement in 1995 that he would not seek re-election because the Senate is "broken" but that he'd consider...
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