Another big political story is brewing in Indiana. Last week's decision by Senator Evan Bayh (D-Indiana) not to seek re-election shook up the already shaky Democrats in Washington; putting at risk one of the precious Senate seats they believed they could hold in November. Now Mitch Daniels, the extremely popular Republican Governor of the Hoosier state says he is "open to the idea" of a presidential run in 2012. (source)

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Senator Evan Bayh (D-Indiana) announced yesterday that he will not seek re-election in November. Mr. Bayh claimed, "My passion for service to our fellow citizens is undiminished, but my desire to do so by serving in Congress has waned," leaving many to wonder if he was checking out of politics at a very challenging time for Democrats or if he is simply switching gears and plotting a more ambitious political course. If Senator Bayh is planning a primary challenge to President Barack Obama in 2012, he may not be the only one. Here are some other possible primary contenders:

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