It’s an open secret that the Republicans do not want Jim Bunning to run for reelection in 2010, and it appears that the former hall of fame pitcher has said in private conversations that he will quit the Senate and allow Democratic Governor Steve Beshear to appoint his successor if the party establishment tries to push him out.

If he quits, with or without Franken, and with or without a successor, the Dems have cloture without a single Republican vote.

Heh.