Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) announced this evening that he’s retiring at the end of his term, a shocking development that threatens Democratic control of his Senate seat next year.Yes, definitely serious challenge. Hoeven was leading Dorgan in polls by over 2o points.
Dorgan was up for re-election in 2010, but the third-term senator wasn't facing any strong Republican opposition-- but was facing the growing possibility of a serious challenge from popular Gov. John Hoeven (R-N.D.).
This is big news for the Bison State! I like it.
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He knew Hoeven was likely to challenge him and he'd lose. Leave on his terms I guess. We won't miss him, I can tell you that much. With his support for the health care garbage, he wouldn't have been reelected anyways.
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