Max Baucus to retire

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I am glad Sen. Baucus will not be running again - and with the benefit of hindsight seriously regret campaigning for him the last time he ran for reelection - but have no interest in voting Schweitzer. It will probably be a disappointing election cycle for me. All of my favorite MDP candidates from the past few years lack experience, resources, and popularity enough to make serious bids for the open seat. A libertarian might run but, if so, they will probably be further to the right on economic issues than either of the major party candidates. I would vote Green if they field a candidate. Unfortunately, it would not at all surprise me if they fail to do so.