Ariz. Congressman (Shaddeg-R): Retirement Can Wait

[Newsjock]

Source: Associated Press

PHOENIX — Postponing retirement plans he announced last week, Rep. John Shadegg said Thursday he will seek an eighth term in Congress.

The Arizona Republican said he reconsidered after 146 of his House colleagues signed a letter pleading for him to return. Leaders of 33 conservative organizations also asked him to stay.

"Perhaps this is my calling," Shadegg told The Associated Press.

The 58-year-old surprised many Republicans on Feb. 11 when he announced his plans to leave the House, despite having raised more than $1 million for another campaign.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008Feb21/0,4670,ArizonaCongressman,00.html

[DesertRat]

1. Here's a local link if you want an alternative to Faux News

http://www.azcentral.com/community/nephoenix/articles/0221shadegg0222.html

[DesertFlower]

2. no, no, no. retire. please. nt

[merwin]

3. They're pleading with him to stay because half of the republicans are engulfed

in conspiracy or already jumping ship.

[Bandit]

4. Well that is a bummer

It is extremely difficult to out an incumbant. Our chances of picking up that seat were pretty good if he retired but now they are not so good at all.