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Wash. Rep. Baird says he will not seek re-election [WV-3]
Charleston Gazette ^
| December 9, 2009
| Matthew Daly
Posted on 12/10/2009 12:26:10 AM PST by UAConservative
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Rep. Brian Baird said Wednesday he will not seek re-election next year so he can spend more time with his family and pursue other ways to serve.
The six-term congressman who represents southwest Washington said the job has been the highest honor and greatest responsibility of his life.
Baird, 53, of Vancouver, serves on the House science and transportation committees. While his 3rd District seat is considered competitive, he easily won re-election in 2008 and was not considered in jeopardy this cycle.
"I find it is increasingly difficult to spend the time I need with my family and at the same time do the job that needs to be done," Baird, the father of 4-year-old twin boys, told The Associated Press late Wednesday.
He scoffed at the idea that politics played a role.
"I am quite confident I would win re-election," Baird said.
(Excerpt) Read more at wvgazette.com ...
TOPICS: Government; Politics/Elections; US: Washington; US: West Virginia
KEYWORDS: brianbaird; congress; democrat; wv3
He sees the writing on the wall.
To: UAConservative
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12/10/2009 12:29:01 AM PST
by
MediaMole
To: UAConservative
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posted on
12/10/2009 12:29:56 AM PST
by
Squantos
(Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet)
To: UAConservative
He sees the writing on the wall.
Plus, he does NOT want to get field-dressed by that US Marine again like he did at his own town hall meeting this past summer. LOL
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12/10/2009 12:30:05 AM PST
by
GLDNGUN
To: MediaMole
Thanks MediaMole for the correction.
Admins please correct the title.
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posted on
12/10/2009 12:30:34 AM PST
by
UAConservative
(Audemus Jura Nostra Defendere)
To: GLDNGUN
Plus, he does NOT want to get field-dressed by that US Marine again like he did at his own town hall meeting this past summer. LOL Was this the Marine that asked Baird if he follows his oath to protect and defend the Constitution? I think I heard on Mark Levin's show that he planned to possibly run for Congress.
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posted on
12/10/2009 12:32:52 AM PST
by
UAConservative
(Audemus Jura Nostra Defendere)
To: UAConservative
Yes, I belisve the Rats are starting to jump ship.
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posted on
12/10/2009 1:03:18 AM PST
by
fireman15
(Check your facts before making ignorant statements.)
To: fireman15
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posted on
12/10/2009 1:14:11 AM PST
by
Cobra64
To: UAConservative
“I am quite confident I would win re-election,” Baird said.
They’re all so sure of themselves & so arrogant.
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posted on
12/10/2009 3:28:40 AM PST
by
FES0844
To: UAConservative
Was this the Marine that asked Baird if he follows his oath to protect and defend the Constitution? I think I heard on Mark Levin's show that he planned to possibly run for Congress.
Yes, I believe the same one. He also told Baird to stay away from his children. It would be great if the Marine were to run for the open seat. Hey, maybe that's why Baird is not running again. He doesn't want to face that guy as an opponent. LOL
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12/10/2009 9:37:54 AM PST
by
GLDNGUN
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