However, there may be a surprise in the coming 2012 US Senate race, which may force Steelman to consider her silly attacks that she has been known for. Ann Wagner, who was considered for the Republican National Committee Chair, is now considering throwing her name into the mix of possible GOP contenders to take on Claire Mama Caskill next year. Despite Claire McCaskill's unwaivering support for Barack Obama, many feel she will be a tough candidate to beat. It should be noted in a recent poll, Steelman was the only Republican listed in the poll that was behind Senator McCaskill in early polling. The Republicans mentioned in the poll held small leads over McCaskill. The right candidate is critical.
While Wagners comments to Roll Call aren't the strongest, they do suggest Steelman will have to make room for another woman in this race.
"Exactly a week ago today we got back from the RNC race, and I've kind of reflected and recharged, and I am going to take a look at the U.S. Senate race," Wagner said in a phone interview.
According to Roll Call, it all depends on Jim Talent's decision. Talent, who seems less likely since the first of the year and appears to be positioning himself with DeceptiCON Mitt Romney's presidential aspirations (please not Obamacare was modeled after Massachusetts's Romneycare).
Wagner said she wouldn't run against Talent but otherwise would not be discouraged from joining a contested primary race.
"It really is a great jump-start to your campaign, so I'm not necessarily one to shy away from a primary," she said. "I think they can be good and healthy."
