Coleman won’t decide on MN governor run until 2010

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Former Sen. Norm Coleman, seen as a formidable possible candidate for Minnesota governor in 2010, won’t decide on the race until spring.

Spokesman Tom Erickson said Monday that Coleman won’t announce whether he’s in or out until March or April. Coleman, who wasn’t made available for an interview with The Associated Press, told WCCO-AM that he’s not "ruling in or ruling out anything regarding the governor’s race."

"I don’t think the folks are looking for another campaign so quickly," Coleman said, alluding to his 2008 Senate race, which went eight months past its expected end because of a recount and court case.

Coleman’s timetable would put him far behind other candidates in organizing and fundraising. His party holds its state endorsing convention in late April, the earliest ever.

"This isn’t his first rodeo. I’m sure he’s taking all those factors into consideration," Erickson said. "He just wants some time to not be running for office and just to take some time to rest and think about it before he jumps into another race."

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