According to the
Minnesota Star-Tribune, former Senator Rod Grams is considering a run against Mark Dayton in 2006.
Former U.S. Sen. Rod Grams is exploring a rematch in 2006 against U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton, who defeated him in 2000.
Grams said Tuesday that he's had about a dozen conversations with Republicans and former supporters who have asked him to consider a run for the party's nomination, so he intends to begin talking to other activists and party leaders.
"If it looks very promising, and I think it might, then I would toss my hat in the ring," said Grams. "I just want to be a little more sure."
As the article mentions, Rudy Boschwitz tried to do something similar in 1996, and lost to Paul Wellstone by more than he did in 1990.
Mark Kennedy is the name that has been speculated the most, but perhaps Patty Wetterling's strong run against him has the GOP re-thinking that approach.
Also remember that Dayton did vote against Condoleezza Rice for SoS. Although he has had some bizarre behavior (such as closing his DC office because of "terrorist threats"), he seems to be getting his act together. You can get more information on him at his re-election page. Although he may be the "most vulnerable Democratic incumbent", I think he can definitely beat Rod Grams.