Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) announced today that he will not seek a third term. This immediately creates a likely pickup for Republicans in 2010. Indiana is a traditionally red state that relies heavily on the coal industry. HotAir points out that Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) may be re-considering her options now that a fellow Blue Dog has decided not to run.
Read more from Jonathan Martin and John Bresnahan at Politico

