Goodness Another Arkansas Democrat Retiring-Rep. Marion Berry (Updated)

Thye are dropping like flys up there. This is the second Ark Dem announced retirement. Plus as we all know DEM U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln is in huge trouble.

Here is scoop on the retiring dem.

Here is a good look at his district. If the GOP gets a good person running it is very doable.

Update-
Shocker: Rep. Marion Berry Bows Out! Arkansas News

Update II
A little on possible GOP folks

On the Republican side, Jonesboro radio man Rick Crawford announced his bid last summer. Meanwhile, The Tolbert Report noted an effort afoot to draft GOP state Rep. Davy Carter to run for the seat. Get ready for an avalanche of Democrats to announce their interest in running for the seat in the coming hours and days.
Makes this a great time to take another look at AP Capitol reporter Andrew Demillo’s weekend assessment that “uncertainty reigns in Arkansas 2010 races.” Good point, Andrew Demillo!

Update III
Possible Dems and GOP hopefuls for this seat

DEMS
Dustin McDaniel – Attorney General
Scott Ferguson – former State Rep. from West Memphis
Steve Bryles – State Sen. from Blytheville
Keith Ingram – State Rep. from West Memphis
Martha Shoffner – State Treasurer
Henry Boyce – Prosecuting Attorney from Newport
Tim Wooldridge – former State SenatorJason Willett – former Democratic Party Chairman
Robert Thompson – State Sen. from Paragould
Benny Petrus – former Speaker of the House
Chad Causey – Berry’s Chief of Staff
Kevin Smith – former State Senator
Chris Thyer – former State Rep. from Jonesboro
David Dunn – State Rep. from Forrest City

On the Republican side:
Davy Carter – State Rep. from Cabot
Rick Crawford – currently seeking Congressional seat
Johnny Key – State Senator from Mountain Home
Shawn Womack – former State Senator from Mountain Home
Tommy Robinson – former Congressman, now living in Brinkley