Hayworth Gearing Up For Senate Race

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Ex-Rep. J.D. Hayworth (R) is seriously exploring a bid against Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), according to sources with knowledge of his plans.

Hayworth has been in touch with consultants to gauge their interest in working for his potential candidacy, and he has made several high-profile appearances of late. That indicates the buzz about a bid is more than just a ploy to pay off old legal debts, as many AZ politicos had suspected.

"Hayworth's biggest obstacle is his personal finances, but being in the U.S. Senate is a lifelong pursuit for him," said one GOPer familiar with AZ politics. "I'd be surprised if he didn't run."

Hayworth lost his seat to Rep. Harry Mitchell (D) in the '06 Dem wave. But in recent months, he's made several indications he may challenge McCain. Hayworth uses his daily radio show to lambast McCain regularly, and one public poll, from Rasmussen, indicated he could have a chance if he ran.

McCain aides are planning as if Hayworth will run. As an indication they are aware of the threat, McCain's campaign has just purchased advertising time on the radio station where Hayworth hosts his show, KFYI, and they plan a major ad buy while Hayworth is on air, said a source with knowledge of the plans.

http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2010/01/hayworth_gearin.php

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1. Sweet!

:D

[DisgustipatedinCA]

2. Hitler or Stalin...I just can't decide who to vote for

Fortunately, I'm not an Arizona resident, and if I were, I wouldn't be voting in the Republican primary. But yeah, in the end, I'd rather see THAT ONE stay in office than to see that buzzcut pile of goo become a US Senator.

[tallahasseedem]

3. Hayworth is...

a former sportscaster as dumb as Palin and a serious nutjob. We'd be better off with McCain.

[maxrandb]

4. God I dispise that "prick"

He's a Rush Limpballs clone.

If this is the best the Repubs have to offer, things may not be so bad in 2010.

[City Lights]

5. I don't have a wanker in this fight. They both suck.

I had the pleasure (:sarcasm:) of being represented by Hayworthless when I lived in AZ. What a sanctimonious scumbag.