Hackett verses Schmidt, part 2? NO

Rumor is that Hackett will be dropping out of the Senate race in Ohio and going after Jean "You're a coward" Schmidt again. This time, she isn't going to be so lucky, as she suffered from immense backlash for her comments against Murtha by many of those who supported here.

DeWine enjoys a slim lead over Sherrod Brown (45% - 40%) in a Rasmussen poll taken in January. The lead widens over Hackett (43% - 39%) The polls show improved numbers for DeWine, who has been behind both Brown and Hackett in recent November and December polls.

On the one hand, Hackett could spare the Democrats an expensive primary by dropping out. On the other, establishment Dems may be making another stupid move and eating their own. Brown should have never entered the Senate race in the first place.

Update: The Fix has more on this.

Update: Hackett has officially dropped out of the Senate race but will NOT run against Schmidt. Thanks a lot, establishment Dems, for disillusioning a rising star before he ever had a chance to shine.