RSSDorgan to retire; GOP sees opening
From: The Washington Times | January 6, 2010
Sen. Byron L. Dorgan announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election this year, becoming the first elected Democratic senator to say he will retire — and creating an opening for Republicans this fall. The three-term senator from North Dakota, who also served 12 years in the House, said he thinks he would have won re-election, but has spent enough time in government and doesn't want to commit to another full six-year term. Gov. John Hoeven, a Republican, has been considering a run against Mr. Dorgan, and recent polls had shown him easily defeating the senator. RELATED STORIES: • Dodd, Dorgan, ...
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