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Title: Dorgan says he will not seek re-election in 2010 (D-ND)
Post by: thundley4 on January 05, 2010, 05:57:58 PM

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WASHINGTON – North Dakota Democrat Byron Dorgan says he will not seek re-election to the Senate in 2010, a surprise announcement that could give Republicans an opportunity to pick up a seat from the Republican-leaning state.
Dorgan, who was first elected to the Senate in 1992 after serving a dozen years in the U.S. House, said he reached the decision after discussing his future with family over the holidays.
The moderate Democrat said he has other interests he wants to pursue.
Republican Gov. John Hoeven has been mulling a possible challenge to Dorgan and the veteran lawmaker's retirement could clear the path for the popular governor. Democratic Rep. Earl Pomeroy could be interested in seeking the seat.

Yahoo (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100105/ap_on_go_co/us_dorgan_senate)

Title: Re: Dorgan says he will not seek re-election in 2010 (D-ND)
Post by: franksolich on January 05, 2010, 05:58:49 PM

That's "D-North Dakota," sir.

Title: Re: Dorgan says he will not seek re-election in 2010 (D-ND)
Post by: thundley4 on January 05, 2010, 06:02:38 PM

Quote from: franksolich on January 05, 2010, 05:58:49 PM

That's "D-North Dakota," sir.

:thatsright:

My apologies , Frank. I need new glasses.

Title: Re: Dorgan says he will not seek re-election in 2010 (D-ND)
Post by: Chris on January 05, 2010, 11:40:23 PM

Good.  One less comb-over in Congress.