It’s Bizarro world again in the world of politics. Senator Bayh is retiring and we need as many Democrats in office as possible. The Republicans will be cheering.
What would be interesting here, is the truth. Why leave now? I’m quite sure there is more going on here and I put nothing past any of the Blue Dog cowards.
He’s leaving at an opportune time for the GOP. His loyalty to them as been solid. Which answers my question. Why now, why at all?
He’s not a Democrat, not really. He’s really a Republican in Blue Dog clothing. We need real Democrats, not more obstructionists:
Evan Bayh always liked attention — he was always announcing coalitions of concern about excessively progressive legislation or tendencies in the Senate. And today, he is getting lots of attention for his odd announcement that he is not running for reelection as a senator from Indiana.
Full disclosure — I don’t know Sen. Bayh, although I met him once as he was raising money for the 2008 presidential campaign he ultimately did not pursue. He seemed to be a pleasant fellow, emphasizing his commitment to the environment and reproductive choice on a visit to California — not the annoying loyal friend to medical device manufacturers and insurers that he seems to have become.
