Dr. Eric Wargotz Weighs U.S. Senate Bid // Former GOP Candidate Factors In Anthony Muse's Challenge to Ben Cardin

On November 7th, U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski's 2010 opponent Eric Wargotz announced he was not going to make another attempt for office in 2012. Now that State Senator Anthony Muse is challengin U.S. Senator Ben Cardin in this year's Democratic Primary, Mr. Wargotz appears to be rethinking his decision. The Baltimore Sun today reported:

Wargotz, a Republican who ran an unsuccessful campaign against Democratic Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski in 2010, said Saturday he wants to take a "second look" at running for Senate this year now that State Sen. C. Anthony Muse is in the race....

VIDEO: U.S. Senator Ben Cardin Kicks off 2012 Re-Election Bid // Web Ad Highlights Family's Immigrant Roots

U.S. Senator Ben Cardin kicked off his 2012 re-election bid with a rally yesterday at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. His announcement stated:

"It's been my honor to serve all the people of Maryland in the U.S. Senate. The last few years have been tough times and there is still much work to be done to get people back to work and to restore our growth economy. I want to continue the fight and help rebuild the American Dream," said Senator Cardin.

Mr. Cardin also released a biographical video to launch his campaign, and the well-done web ad delves into his family's history as immigrants in America. Watch the video below:




Notably, Mr. Cardin does not yet appear to have any serious opposition, as the GOP does not appear to have the stomach for another obvious loss in Maryland. 2010 GOP Senate nominee Eric Wargotz recently decided not to challenge Senator Cardin. The Washington Post reported: