Gutmeier, Cobb Considering Assembly Bids

East Deschire state lawmwakers may run for National Assembly

CHRISTENKERR, EDS--It's only September 2009, more than a year away from the December 2010 mid-term election. But already, the political winds are beginning to blow through East Deschire.

On Tuesday, Dane Gutmeier, a Conservative state senator from Christenkerr, told the press he is considering running for Congress in East Deschire's 4th Congressional District, which encompasses the southern part of the state. The district is conservative-leaning overall, but Christenkerr and its suburbs have voted more Nationalist in recent years.

Gutmeier's announcement comes the same day that a source close to another state senator, Donna Rae Cobb (N-Hansboro), revealed the senator is "seriously considering" running for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District, which is comprised of the northern and eastern parts of the state. The 2nd District is currently represented by Debra Nate (NAT), who is seeking re-election. That means Cobb, if she runs, will have to defeat the popular but controversial Nate, whom has represented the district for two terms.

Mary Altwing, a spokeswoman from Nate's Mavocke office, would not directly address Cobb's rumored candidacy. However, Altwing told GNN the Congresswoman is "ready to take on anybody."

"Congresswoman Nate has a deep warchest and will be a formidable opponent to anyone who challenges her," Altwing said.

It's unknown when Cobb will make a decision about running. Gutmeier said Tuesday he will make a decision by Thanksgiving.