Well I just wanted to give a post about my U.S. House Seat contest which seems to be heating up to be one of the hottest races in Wyoming History. 2 days ago Businessman, and Teton County School Board Chairman, Gary Trauner, who ran unsuccessfully last year, is moving closer to running for the U.S. House. Trauner narrowly lost by just over 1,000 votes in 2006 to incumbent U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Cubin. Cubin had yet to state whether she will run but political pundits and potential challengers all say she will likely run for an 8th term in the U.S. House. Cubin's husband Fritz is in critical condition and Cubin has stayed at his side and missed sveral votes. I believe this should be left out of the campaign for Cuin's personnel matters. Cubin and Trauner will be close it is expected but will Cubin even get that far. State House Marjority Leader and Son of Former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson, Colin Simpson, who unsuccessfully sought for Craig Thomas's seat 3 months ago has said he will challenge Cubin next year in the primary and shall announce his intentions early next year. Simpson met with Cubin already to discuss 2008. He revealed he shall run and she will too in 2008. Also 2006 GOP candidate Bill Winney, a retired naval captain who recived nearly 40% against Cubin in the primary last year is also seen to be considering another run. We expect the 2 U.S. Senators up for election next year here in Wyoming, Mike Enzi and John Barrasso will glide to easy re-elections. All eyes should be on the House seat where long time incumbent Barbara Cubin may be in trouble.
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