Sarbanes to retire!

U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes, Democrat from Maryland has announced that he will not seek reelection next year. He will be best remembered for the Sarbanes/Oxley accounting requirements. Sarbanes is not considered the worst of the current bunch of Democrat senators. However, that is mainly because of those who are more vocal in their nuttiness (Kennedy, Byrd, Boxer, Dayton, Reid, etc) making him seem decent in comparison. A closer look at his voting record reveals him to fit in very well with that group. His votes show him to be extremely pro-abortion and hostile to protecting the unborn. Maryland is a fairly liberal state and it would be premature for us to count on picking up another senator to help fight the obstruction. His early announcement should make it easier for the Dem's to maintain control of this seat. Maryland's Lieutenant Governor, Michael Steele gave a very good speech at last years Republican Convention and is considered a rising star in the GOP. Hopefully, he will decide to run.