Ben Nighthorse Campbell to Retire

Via Atrios, I read that Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell is retiring from Congress.

I used to watch him with some interest as one of the few Native Americans to sit in Congress (frankly, I have no idea of the stats). Part (one-eighth or one-sixteenth, I never remember) Native American myself and regardless of that, someone none too happy with the way their affairs and lives have been handled by our government, I was taken aback when he jumped to the Republican Party several years ago. It made no sense to me then or now.

But for what he represents at least, I'll be sorry to see him go.