A rumor floating around Helena has it that former Republican state senator Duane Grimes is preparing to enter the state Auditor's race.  Grimes, a veteran of the 2004 Auditor's race, would enter as an odds-on favorite unless a more-credible candidate emerges to take on Monica Lindeen in the Democratic Primary.  Lindeen was roundly trounced in a 2006 Congressional race, barely mustering 39% of the statewide vote in a year highly-favorable to Democrats.