KY-GOV: Bevin reportedly considering withdrawing

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Wouldn't be too shocked if this happened. Other unpopular first-term governors (Bill Walker, Chafee) have done it. Rauner tried to do the same this year after his close primary against Jeanne Ives. In hindsight, the ILGOP might have been better off if he'd been replaced on the ballot.

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If Bevin drops out, this race becomes Titanium R.

Agreed

Depending on whom they nominate to succeed him, the Kentucky Republican Party will be better off with him out of the race. 

Most likely yes

Will people not learn from Bredesen?  This race is Likely R with or without Bevin.

Bredesen was a flawed candidate and Blackburn is more popular than Bevin

Bredesen was actually by far the best candidate the Democrats had in Tennessee imo tbh. On the other hand I agree with you that Blackburn is more popular and a stronger candidate than Bevin is.

Also Senate races are different from gubernatorial ones.