The Hill: Steelman may be backing off Senate primary
Former state Treasurer Sarah Steelman appears increasingly less likely to run against Blunt, and she acknowledged Monday that she is looking at a possible campaign for Blunt’s open House seat as an alternative...
Though rarely afraid of ruffling feathers in the GOP establishment — including in a pitched gubernatorial primary with former Rep. Kenny Hulshof (R-Mo.) in 2008 — Steelman told The Hill on Monday that she is worried about hurting the GOP.
“I am always willing to fight for what I believe in, but I would certainly prefer to do it without further destruction to our party,” Steelman said, adding: “I want to find a positive avenue to move our party forward.”
Steelman insisted she is still thinking about the Senate race. But in defending the tone of the gubernatorial primary last year, she also suggested it might be time for someone else to take up the mantle against Blunt.
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Makes more sense
It makes more sense for Steelman to run for the U.S. House than it does for the U.S. Senate. She would be far more likely to win a crowded primary in the 7th that a one on one match up with Roy Blunt. The Carnahan campaign is probably hoping Steelman jumps into the Senate race, though.
This does sound a lot like a certain April Fools prank, though.
http://cmhpolitics.blogspot.com/
Scooped
Why the DC press, instead of the local guys?