Who might run in 6th district?

With Mike Pence’s presidential aspirations set aside and his plans for the Indiana governor’s race all but certain, it’s probably time to focus speculation on his likely successor in Congress.
Pence’s seat has been a safe one for Republicans, and even though district maps are going to be redrawn in 2011 it’s probably a safe bet that the GOP has the advantage going into the 2012 race.
So who can be expected to toss their hats in the ring?
One guess is former congressman David McIntosh, who represented this part of Indiana for a couple of terms until redistricting cost him his seat. McIntosh, however, is more a creature of Washington, D.C., than Hoosierland. His initial run had eyeballs rolling when he established “residency” in Muncie for the sole purpose of seeking election. And when his gig in Congress was over, he was quickly back in the nation’s capital, lobbying for conservative causes within the Beltway.
Stronger Republican candidates could come from the district’s crop of mayors.
Dan Canan put together a pretty strong record as mayor of Muncie and had a reputation for being able to work across party lines.
It’s possible his name might surface in some quarters.
The same goes for Marion’s Wayne Seybold, who has solid Republican credentials and has done a good job leading his city during some of the toughest years in its history.
On top of that, there are probably half a dozen state lawmakers who — depending upon where the district boundaries are drawn — might find themselves tempted by the idea of a run for Congress.
Would Portland’s Bill Davis be among those?
We don’t think so. Not because he doesn’t enjoy a challenge but because his family and his community are more important to him than any political ambitions. Consider him among those who will say, “No thank you,” to the job. — J.R.[[In-content Ad]]