Terrifying Bit of News... or Great Opportunity?

Jim Jeffords is the latest to talk about leaving. I'm a bit bummed, but maybe this is a good opportunity for a true liberal to win the vacant seat.

Jeffords, 70, has been adamant in saying he will seek re-election, but there have been increasing concerns voiced about his health in recent weeks. He has suffered from a bad back and neck for years and lately has seemed confused by some questions in several news interviews.

The health of Jeffords' wife, Liz, has also been a concern. She is battling cancer.

Jeffords' surprise decision will unleash a host of candidates to replace him in the predominantly Democratic state. U.S. Rep. Bernie Sanders, the state's only congressman and the only independent in the House, has said he would run if Jeffords did not. Like Jeffords, he votes with the Democrats. Vermont's other member of the Senate is Democrat Patrick Leahy

It's interesting how many people want to retire. Are they chicken, or are they hoping someone more courageous will take their place? Hmmmm.