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by Josh Marshall
02.15.10 | 7:21 am

It’s a good thing that back room deals and smoke filled rooms are having a resurgence of popularity these days. Because it seems that the timing of Sen. Bayh’s decision will leave the decision on who to nominate to replace him in the hands of the state Democratic party.

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