From the Hotline:
Sources close to Rep. Dennis Moore (KS-03) say that the congressman may not run for re-election in ’10. It’s unclear if he will launch a Senate bid instead; Sen. Sam Brownback (R) is stepping down that year and is expected to run for GOV.
Via a spokeswoman, Moore said today: “I am honored to be serving the people of the Third District and have every intention of continuing my work in Congress on their behalf”
This district would be a challenging hold in an open seat situation, especially if the GOP nominates state Sen. Nick Jordan, a candidate with appeal to both the conservative and moderate factions of the KS GOP, who held Moore to 56% last month. Democrats do have something of a bench in this suburban district, as four of the nine state senators representing this CD are Dems. But no matter what, this one would be tough.
He’s 65 now. 67 seems a little old to launch your first Senate campaign.
This is one of those seats the incumbent party will quite possibly lose after the incumbent retires.
Others include: Ike Skelton, Gene Taylor, Jim Marshall, and several of the Tennessee Reps.
If Moore left. -1 already if this is the case.