It's not like it hasn't been whispered between political consultants or Democrats with wishful thinking . . . Outgoing Sen. Jim Talent could challenge Matt Blunt for Governor in the 2008 G.O.P. primary!
Just going on my gut instinct, I can't imagine the scenario where Talent would challenge Blunt. He seems too loyal and not exactly one to rustle feathers. Talent's not a hell raiser. And Kit Bond was right when he said, "he's a workhorse, not a showhorse." It's just not in Talent's character.
Still, the ultra-insider website Political Insider is speculating that Talent could make the leap.
Sen. Jim Talent (R-MO): His intentions are unclear. Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt (R) is the nation's least popular governor facing reelection in 2008, so Talent may decide to wage a primary challenge. Talent ran for Governor once before in 2000 and was narrowly defeated by Bob Holden (D).
I doubt that this is based on any actual reporting and just pure speculation.
Political reporters can fantasize about a Robin Carnahan vs. Jay Nixon primary on one side and a Jim Talent vs. Matt Blunt primary on the other. It'd be a heck of a final four to watch. But odds are probably neither will happen.
Now if Blunt doesn't run, that changes everything.
2 comments:
I'm with you here. I just don't see this happening. He'd have to bite too many political hands that have fed him.
I agree with both Dave and Darin, but I certainly would not mind if Talent ran against Blunt in a primary. I might be a Republican, but I do not strongly support (nor do I really want) Blunt to win re-election. I would love it if Talent would run for Governor!
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