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KY-Sen: Cornyn Smells the Glove

by: James L.

Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 12:49 PM EST

After weeks of "not knowing" whether Jim Bunning should run for re-election, and after meeting with a potential primary challenger, NRSC Chair John Cornyn is finally endorsing the embattled Kentucky Senator.

WaPo:

As for that meeting with Williams at the NRSC Friday, NRSC Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) told Capitol Briefing today that it was just "a courtesy visit."
"Just to clear up any potential confusion, the NRSC supports Sen. Bunning," Cornyn said, adding that the committee would back Bunning in a contested primary, just as it does as a rule with all of its incumbents.
Cornyn said he was aware of chatter that some Republicans might want Bunning to retire. "My position is that this is Sen. Bunning's decision to make, and as long as he says he is running I will be supportive of him," Cornyn said.

I guess he decided that continuing to kneecap the stubborn sumbitch was no longer in the GOP's best interests. Go figure.

Discussion already underway in JFM110's diary.

UPDATE: This is too brilliant:

If Republican campaign organizations tried to recruit another candidate to run in Bunning's stead, "I would have a suit against the (National Republican Senatorial Committee) if they did that," Bunning told reporters on Tuesday. "In their bylaws, support of the incumbents is the only reason they exist." [...]
"I don't believe anything Cornyn says... I've had miscommunications with John Cornyn from first week of this session," Bunning said. "The NRSC never helped me last time and they're probably not going to help me this time.

(Hat-tip: LeftistAddiction)

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My read

they met with that state senator, figured he couldn't beat Bunning in a primary, and decided to stick with the incumbent, even though they know he will lose.

by: skaje @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 12:18:07 PM CST

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This is not a joke: Bunning is threatening to SUE the NRSC!

insanity

by: LeftistAddiction @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 12:24:47 PM CST

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What the heck

This is a snark, right? This is too crazy to believe.

by: ChadInFL @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 12:35:21 PM CST

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Bunning is a Genius!!!

yeah, he's senile and all, but he played it perfectly. He's one folksy-assed mofo who has somehow outmanouvered the GOP leadership. (I guess that means Big John isn't very smart either). Man this is pure entertainment, and makes a pickup of the KY seat more likely. Woot Woot!

by: Zack from the SFV @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 21:34:05 PM CST

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Seriously

The events surrounding the Illinois and Kentucky Senate seats must have some greater meaning. Surely this is a sign that the end the republican is at hand.

by: ChadInFL @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 23:10:32 PM CST

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Or republic

Though I'd rather it be the end of the republican party than the end of the republic.

by: ChadInFL @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 23:11:06 PM CST

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The greater meaning is

"Political theater" is getting newfound meaning.

Bill Posey is not half-alligator...and is outclassed by Davy Crockett anyway: http://www.washingtonmonthly.c...

by: Glenn Magus Harvey @ Wed Feb 25, 2009 at 10:50:36 AM CST

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Probably a smart move

Maybe Cornyn is thinking that if he publicly backs Bunning he'll ease his stubbornness and retire on his own terms. Possible, but unlikely.

by: ChadInFL @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 12:37:44 PM CST

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Cornyn Blinked

They tried pressuring him to drop out, but Bunning started squealing loud and long. Cornyn decided a fight is not worth it after seeing that Bunning would not go quietly.

by: sicembears @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 12:43:38 PM CST

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And as much as the entire Senate GOP hates Bunning

They probably want to keep continuity in the old rule that the NRSC supports all of their own incumbents.

by: ChadInFL @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 12:51:34 PM CST

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Kentucky is now the most fascinating Senate race

Now that Burris isn't running in 2010 it's looking like KY will be the most fun to watch from here on out.

by: ChadInFL @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 12:53:08 PM CST

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Burris to ChadInFL: Not quite yet?

See other thread's update.

Bill Posey is not half-alligator...and is outclassed by Davy Crockett anyway: http://www.washingtonmonthly.c...

by: Glenn Magus Harvey @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 16:30:04 PM CST

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Thank You Jim,

You've given me the chance to see your insanity first hand instead of reading about what've you done 5 years ago.

by: Don't Tase Me, Bro! @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 13:06:55 PM CST

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Go Jim Go

I'm a strong supporter of Jim Bunning running for reelection (and losing to a Democrat, of course).

by: IHateBush @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 13:44:43 PM CST

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Alternate title for this post

KY-Sen: Cornyn Eats Shit Sandwich

by: Crisitunity @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 14:57:26 PM CST

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(Spits Out Milk)

Oh crap, now it's all over my computer screen.

by: Don't Tase Me, Bro! @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 15:22:12 PM CST

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"Shit Sandwich."

by: James L. @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 15:32:24 PM CST

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Actually it's Turd Sandwich

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T...

by: ChadInFL @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 15:55:38 PM CST

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I Like "Shit Burger"

Rolls off the tongue more naturally. Try saying it:

"Cornyn Eats Shit Burger"

by: Don't Tase Me, Bro! @ Wed Feb 25, 2009 at 05:41:17 AM CST

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Should make for an entertaining campaign.

The only thing that could possibly set us back here is a really nasty primary fight.

by: SC @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 15:36:18 PM CST

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Never Thought I'd Agree with Bunning

"I don't believe anything Cornyn says..."

Sounds like he still has a grasp on reality, but simply cannot censure himself. Should be entertaining.

by: sicembears @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 15:38:56 PM CST

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That quote, "I don't believe anything Cornyn says..."

could be used in campaign ads against Cornyn 5½ years from now. Attributed to a fellow Republican Senator.
Cue the ominous music!

by: homerun @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 17:03:58 PM CST

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The one and only Plastic Diver Guuuyyy!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v... at 2:11.

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by: californianintexas @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 18:23:10 PM CST

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If this had come from any politician other than Bunning...

I'd say it was pure snark, that this is coming from Bunning however...

Your go-to source for great sarcasm

by: DGM @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 16:31:12 PM CST

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Money

In neither of the stories linked to in the post does the topic of his small campaign war chest come up. That's what I think kicked off all the recent chatter and maneuvering. if Bunning had, say, a couple million in his campaign accounts, would Williams have been sniffing around?
I wish the reporters that Bunning talked to today had asked him about his low funding.

by: homerun @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 16:57:06 PM CST

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