First, he was a popular Democratic governor in a red state. And then a popular two-term senator in D.C.
But now, Indiana Democratic Senator Evan Bayh says he's done with Congress. Is it really so bad inside the Beltway that it's worth leaving office?
We figured the best person to ask is Sen. Bayh himself. He joined us live on Tuesday's American Morning.
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