George W. Bush might have won Indiana by double-digits margin in 2000 and 2004, and Dick Lugar might be one of the most respected members of the United States Senate, but that doesn't necessarily mean the Dems don't have a shot at picking up the seat. James Wensits has the story for the South Bend Tribune.

That former U.S. Rep. Tim Roemer, D-South Bend, might run for the U.S. Senate seat held by five-term Republican incumbent Richard Lugar has emerged as a possibility.

Tuesday's speculation was primarily based on the results of a poll taken last week by the Indiana Democratic Party that reportedly indicated that Roemer would run a close second to Lugar should the two match up in a 2006 U.S. Senate race.

Whether Roemer could win or would even run against the popular incumbent, who is seeking his sixth term, remains speculative.

According to Owen "Butch" Morgan, St. Joseph County Democratic chairman, the poll showed Lugar with a 41 percent to 39 percent advantage over Roemer.

That is likely close enough to be within the margin of error, according to Morgan, who said he knows that Roemer "has been taking a serious look at this endeavor."

The poll, Morgan speculated, might encourage Roemer to "take the next step."

Who knows... even this might be a race to watch this year.