MN-03: Ramstead Retiring

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Whoever is elected, they will be a moderate.  The DFL would do themselves a favor by nominating a moderate.  This district would have been competitive long ago if Ramstad had been further to the right.  It's a great chance for a Democratic pickup, though.

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Jim Ramstad is a very popular fiscally conservative, socially moderate Republican in a traditionally Republican district that is moving to the left.

This district has not been competitive for quite some time, but considering the state legislature gains in this CD for the DFL makes me think that the DFL has a real shot at picking up the seat. 

It is just kind of sad to see him go.  To refer to himself as part of a dying breed says a lot.  I think the Republicans sold themselves out for an immediate profit with their "Rovian" tactics, and while it paid huge in some places, places like Ramstad's district will likely fall by the wayside.  I wouldn't be surprised to see a strong independent candidate.