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Cash-Poor Bunning Won't Run in 2010

Ky. Republican blasts party for campaign 'to dry up my fundraising'

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(Newser) – An irate Jim Bunning said last night he won't run for a third term in the US Senate because his fellow Republicans "have done everything in their power to dry up my fundraising" amid pressure to step aside, the Louisville Courier-Journal reports. Bunning, 77, has focused his ire on fellow Kentuckian Mitch McConnell, who issued a conciliatory statement befitting the apparent winner of a long-running feud.

"Jim has enjoyed two Hall-of-Fame-worthy careers, and I am honored to have worked by his side in the Senate," the Senate minority leader said of the former baseball star. "His steadfast focus on serving the people of the commonwealth has been as unwavering as his conservative ideals." The move instantly improves the GOP's chances of retaining the seat; the way is now clear for Republican secretary of state Trey Grayson, 37, reports the Los Angeles Times.

Sen. Jim Bunning meets with Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor on Capitol Hill last month.
Sen. Jim Bunning meets with Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor on Capitol Hill last month.   (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg, File)
Sen. Jim Bunning addresses Fed chairman Ben Bernanke during a Senate Banking Committee hearing earlier this month on Capitol Hill.
Sen. Jim Bunning addresses Fed chairman Ben Bernanke during a Senate Banking Committee hearing earlier this month on Capitol Hill.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Sen. Jim Bunning, with his wife, Mary, gestures to supporters in Hebron, Ky., after his victory over Democrat Daniel Mongiardo in 2004.
Sen. Jim Bunning, with his wife, Mary, gestures to supporters in Hebron, Ky., after his victory over Democrat Daniel Mongiardo in 2004.   (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, File)
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JonmarkP
Jul 28, 09 6:17 AM CDT
The poor thing is being stabbed in the back by his fellow Republicans? Imagine that. Reply
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oldgoat
Jul 28, 09 6:32 AM CDT
The GOP leaders said early on that you either play the party line or else. The GOP is only interested in those that will vote the party line without question instead of those that will vote to represent their state. Reply
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tameesha_sharpton
Jul 28, 09 7:27 AM CDT
77 years old, and completely out-of-touch. no more qualified for the senate than playing baseball. why not go back to playing baseball Reply
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anchower
Jul 28, 09 10:08 PM CDT
Uh huh. But you voted for McCain, didn't ya?
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cornelison
Jul 28, 09 7:31 AM CDT
The Republicans eat their own. Bunning should vote with the Democrats until he leaves office. Bunning has nothing to lose & the Dems would love to have his vote - especially when it comes to health care!! Reply
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