Coburn Pondering Exit Strategy from Senate?

Bad news. Not because we'll lose the seat -- hopefully Oklahoma will still vote in a solid conservative -- but because the man is more than a warm body holding an office.

While Coburn has demured from presenting a decision in his public comments, according to one longtime Coburn supporter, the Senator is strongly considering stepping down next year.

“Politics has never been Tom’s first love,” this supporter says. “He does it because he feels called to do it, not because he likes doing it. He’d much rather be back here delivering babies than dealing with his fellow Senators. And when he leaves D.C., which I really think he might next year, he’s going to leave without any regrets.”

No Gimme: Star Witness says it's no lock that R's will keep the seat if Coburn retires:

Don't count on holding the seat if Coburn leaves. Democrats could win it with either Henry or Boren. They're both pretty far right but that won't stop them from getting tons of out-of-state money if the seat looks shaky.

posted by Ace at 02:51 PM

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