Here comes Ed: Martin may challenge Russ Carnahan:
Ed Martin who made his name in Missouri as the chief of staff for Gov. Matt Blunt, said today hes considering a run for Congress next year.
His opponent would be Democratic incumbent Russ Carnahan of St. Louis.
Martin, who resigned as chief of staff in 2007 after months of controvery over the firing of a staff lawyer, Scott Eckersley, sounds serious. Hes formed an exploratory committee that will let him start raising money.
'The people of the 3rd District are a critical economic engine for America,’ said Martin. ‘These workers and families want leaders who will stand up for them for jobs, lower taxes, less spending and a government that lives within its means.
(Via KansasCity.com Prime Buzz - Today's political intelligence and insight.)
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