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| Contributor | TX DEM |
| Last Edited | TX DEM Jan 26, 2009 03:25pm |
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| Media | Newspaper - Denver Post |
| News Date | Monday, January 26, 2009 09:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Colorado Attorney General John Suthers pulled himself out of both the U.S. Senate race and the gubernatorial contest next year, announcing today that he would instead seek re-election.
Suthers said in a statement he considered running for both governor against Bill Ritter and the senate seat held now by Michael Bennet. But as the sole Republican holding statewide office, which leaves him without GOP heavy hitters to assist in fundraising and campaigning, either race would take him away from his duties as attorney general, he said.
"I realize the decision I've made will be disappointing to many Republicans and friends and acquaintances of mine that wanted me to run for Governor or for the United States Senate in 2010 and that it may be disappointing to many Democrats who thought I'd be easy prey if I did," he said. "But I hope everyone will understand that such decisions have to be made on the basis of very personal values and beliefs. I must ultimately be directed by my inner compass."
Last month, Suthers said he would not seek re-election, focussing instead on the Senate race.
Suthers' withdrawal leaves a question as to the fate of other potential GOP candidates for statewide office.
Former Congressman Scott McGinnis told the Denver Post that he is not interested in the Senate seat. Instead, McGinnis said, he's looking closely at challenging Gov. Bill Ritter. |
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