Bayh won't run in '10 because his passion for service has waned plus he'd get crushed in election, but mostly because he'd get crushed in election

Could the entire Senate be on the verge of flipping?

Michael Barone thinks it's a possibility, now that Indiana's Evan Bayh has announced his "passion for serving the people" has "waned".

A quick search lists the following Democrats who have bailed out over the last couple of months in order to pursue "other interests" or "spend more time with their families".

• Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN)

• Rep. Patrick (Patches) Kennedy (D-RI)

• Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT)

• Rep. Vern Tincher (D-IN)

• Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND)

• Rep. Brian Baird (D-WA)

• Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL)

Which presumably means they've found other ways to fleece taxpayers.


Update: "Yikes, this wasn’t very considerate, was it?: 'Bayh’s decision will set Dems scrambling for a replacement. The deadline to file to reach the ballot is Friday, meaning any Dem considering running for the seat must make a decision quickly.'"