Senator Kent Conrad (D) has announced that he will retire in 2012. In his own words Senator Conrad said: "After months of consideration, I have decided not to seek reelection in 2012. There are serious challenges facing our state and nation, like a $14 trillion debt and America's dependence on foreign oil. It is more important I spend my time and energy trying to solve these problems than to be distracted by a campaign for re-election" .
I believe that this gives the Republicans a greater chance of retaking the Senate in 2012 which is what I really think the main focus of 2012 should be. Don't get me wrong i do think that the the Presidency is important but i also think that it should take a back seat to reclaiming the Senate just because of Obama's strong campaigning skills and the the level of toughness that it takes to defeat an incumbent President.
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