Breaking: Evan Bayh (D) Retiring

Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., will not seek reelection:

“’After all these years, my passion for service to my fellow citizens is undiminished, but my desire to do so in Congress has waned,’ he said.

“’My decision was not motivated by political concern,’” he added. “’Even in the current challenging environment, I am confident in my prospects for re-election.’”

The announcement, needless to say, comes as somewhat of a shock — and a blow to Democrats.

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Matthew Spieler is a former policy analyst for Congressional Quarterly, where he covered health care, education, labor, and veterans’ affairs. A graduate of The George Washington University, he ...read more