Congressman Terry Everett (R-Dothan) To Retire

I know this is last weeks' news but I am just now getting around to it. Congressman Everett (seen here signing the Contract with America in 1994) has represented Alabama's 2nd district for the past 15 years and though in good health, he has decided to retire from the House at age 71. The 2nd district is in Southeast Alabama and contains the cities of Montgomery, Eufaula, Troy, Dothan, and Andalusia.The Congressman is a member of the Agriculture,Armed Services, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He is also the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.

There has been some talk of a primary battle between George Wallace and State Senator Harri Ann Smith for his seat. Everett took office in 1992 after coming out of left field to defeat then State Treasurer George Wallace Jr. Regardless, it seems Republicans are retiring in droves or being forced to retire such as Ted Stevens. 2008 is already looking like a repeat of 2006, with the Democrats having to defend fewer seats than the GOP and a large number of Republicans retiring.