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Boren will not seek reelection to House

From Eric Dondero:

Twenty years ago, if you had predicted to any political expert, Republican or Democrat in the country, that by 2012 there would not be a single Democrat Senator or Representative from Oklahoma, they would have scoffed. Now, it appears that it will become a reality next year.

The only Democrat left standing, Rep. Dan Boren of eastern Oklahoma has decided not to seek reeleciton.

From The Hill:

In a surprise announcement, Rep. Dan Boren (D-Okla.) said Monday that he won’t run for reelection next year, a decision that could hinder his party's chances of reclaiming the House majority.

“I have made the decision not to seek reelection next year for another term in Congress," Boren said. "It was based on the demands of constant campaigning, and most importantly, spending too much time away from my family, which includes two very young children."

In a great understatement, The Hill went on to say that the district, is "ripe territory for the GOP." Senator Tom Coburn once held the seat.