Schier on Ramstad
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Carleton College political science prof Steven Schier tackles the Ramstad retirement in a conversation (this one is unedited) with All Things Considered host Tom Crann. (Listen in RealAudio)
He sees it now as one of the top 10 or top 20 House races in the country now.
Ramstad's announcement, GOP Chair Ron Carey's assessment of the situation, and other audio is available on the story page.
By the way, Ramstad's timing is in sharp contrast to the last Minnesota congressional member to retire. As Schier notes, Ramstad has given his party plenty of time to find a replacement. Former Rep. Martin Sabo gave DFLers only about 6 weeks (before the DFL endorsing convention).
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