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2010-01-05 Home Front: Politix
Rep. Pete King reconsidering run against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Republican Rep. Pete King (N.Y.) signaled Monday that he is reconsidering his decision not to run for Senate in 2010 .

King said he's actively looking at a run for statewide office this year after he'd ruled out such a campaign last summer.

"Actually, I am looking at it -- you know, a lot of people have come to me," King said during an appearance on "Imus in the Morning" on the Fox Business Network. "Despite what you say, to me it's a great experience being in the House," King said. "Being the top Republican on the Homeland Security Committee, I've been in a position to get a lot done for the city and the state. But I am looking at the statewide race."

King had been considered a top-tier challenger to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), who will have to win election this fall to fill the term to which she was appointed in 2009.

The Long Island Republican had bowed out of the race, citing fundraising concerns. But what some in the GOP have perceived as an increasingly friendly political environment this fall may lure King into reversing his decision.
Posted by Fred 2010-01-05 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11130 views ]  Top

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