Is Kinder Laying the Groundwork for a Federal Campaign?

Let's assume for a moment that there is actually a strategy guiding Peter Kinder's crazy Twitter behavior.

Very few of his tweets have anything to do with Missouri government. Instead, our  Lieutenant Governor spends a great deal of time sharing his profound thoughts on decidedly federal issues. Looking at his hysterical tweets in recent days, Kinder has:

  • Written extensively about how federal health care bills will destroy America. (Custom hashtag: #grassrootsprairefiretobeatObamaCare)
  • Encouraged former Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY) to stay in Congress. "Stay in, Massa. Out of spite," he parroted.
  • Described right-wing provocateur Andrew Brietbart as "a great guy!"
  • Criticized VP Joe Biden's statement that Israel's expanded settlements threaten Middle Easy peace efforts. (Custom hashtag: #IstandwithIsrael)
  • Celebrated Sen. Bob Corker's (R-TN) refusal to sign on to financial reform legislation
  • Complained about allegedly "dictatorial carbon regs" from the Environmental Protection Agency

Is he bored with what's going on in Missouri?  Or is Kinder having second thoughts about future runs for state office and shifting his focus to Washington?  He did half-heartedly announce his campaign for governor in DC...