Carl Levin to Run for 6th Term
U.S. Senator Carl Levin announced the other day that he would seek a sixth term of office in 2008.
This prompts two questions to go racing through my mind:
First, who will the Republicans run against him?
Second, how will this effect other races?
As far as Republicans who are likely to challenge Levin go, my money is on Michigan's Attorney General Mike Cox. He's smart, well-connected and, quite frankly, has the best chance of beating Mr. Levin.
Plus, even if he doesn't win, the race will put him in a better position to run for governor in 2010.
As for the impact on other races, the fact that a popular incumbent is running for re-election means that the Democrats won't have to put a lot of resources into this race; thereby making it easier for them to put more of their money into the Presidential race as well as picking up other Congressional seats.
