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Senator Bond has scheduled a 2pm conference call with supporters today. Inside sources tell us that the senior senator will announce that he is not running for re-election in 2010.

Politico: Talent in?

Prime Buzz: Source: Bond is OUT; won’t seek re-election in 2010

Daily Kos: BREAKING: Kit Bond opts out of reelection: OFFICIAL

Politico: Bond will not seek another term

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TPM: Bad News For GOP: Missouri Sen. Kit Bond Announces Retirement

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