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Party Chief: Va. Gov. [Warner] Won't Run for Senate
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| Contributor | ArmyDem |
| Last Edited | ArmyDem Aug 29, 2005 06:53pm |
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| Media | Newspaper - Washington Post |
| News Date | Tuesday, August 30, 2005 12:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | By BOB LEWIS
The Associated Press
Monday, August 29, 2005; 7:22 PM
RICHMOND, Va. -- Gov. Mark R. Warner has decided not to challenge Republican Sen. George Allen when he runs for re-election next year, the state's Democratic Party chairman said Monday.
Warner is limited to a single term by Virginia's Constitution and the decision frees him to explore a possible presidential bid in 2008.
He declined to speak to reporters Monday about his plans, but Democratic Party Chairman C. Richard Cranwell said the governor will address the issue Tuesday morning during his monthly appearance on WTOP radio in Washington.
"My impression is he wants to finish his term out on a good note," Cranwell said. "Being governor of Virginia is a pretty high honor and pretty serious business and, quite frankly, I respect his decision and think he's got his priorities right."
As he explores his options, the governor formed a federal campaign committee this summer and hired Monica Dixon, a top political adviser to Al Gore's 2000 presidential campaign. |
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