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Blunt to run for Bond Senate Seat

 
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Two sources close to Republican Rep. Roy Blunt tell CNN he will announce Thursday a run for the Missouri U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by GOP Sen. Kit Bond. (link)

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