I posted a diary several weeks ago about a gentleman named Tom Schweich who, at the time, was considering a run for Christopher “Kit” Bond’s U.S. senate seat (Schweich even posted a couple of comments in response to that diary).

Today Schweich announced that he has decided not to run, and he has endorsed Roy Blunt’s candidacy. Schweich said:

“A few weeks ago, I stated that I was considering running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Kit Bond. At that time, I indicated that I would only run if my candidacy would contribute to party unity and would make it more likely that Republicans keep the Senate seat.
“Since that time, I have met Republicans throughout the state to discuss the Senate race. These conversations were very helpful to me. However, as a result of these discussions, I have concluded that my entering the race would be divisive and probably lower the chances of keeping Sen. Bond’s seat in Republican hands.
“I have also had the chance to speak with Rep. Roy Blunt, and he has addressed in a forthright and admirable way the issues that I and others have previously raised about his candidacy.
“As a result, in the name of party unity, I have chosen not to run for U.S. Senate. I believe that we should unite behind Rep. Blunt.”

Now all that stands in Blunt’s way is the apparently-indecisive Sarah Steelman.