what a sad day that would be...
As for King, he wouldn't have a chance in a State election.

I would put my money on Braley. Alot depends on how the next two years goes. King's social policies don't play well in Eastern Iowa, but Iowa voters will vote their pocketbooks first and foremost. I think most realized that talking about cutting 20% on the tax rate when running a $1T deficit and pegging defense spending at 4% of GDP were crazy fiscally irresponsible ideas.

I don't know if Braley will run for Senate in two years. I was hoping he would challenge Grassley in four. I am not sure who else could run in the state though. Culver basically gave up in the Governor's race. Gov. Vilsack has the most name recognition, but no fire for him. Boswell could not even beat Latham.

Can't forget Michelle Bachmann, either. Too many to note.