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Byron Dorgan will not run for re-election.
News Release, Dorgan web site ^ | Jan 5, 2010 | Byron Dorgan

Posted on 01/05/2010 3:21:07 PM PST by Palmetto Patriot

“Although I still have a passion for public service and enjoy my work in the Senate, I have other interests and I have other things I would like to pursue outside of public life. I have written two books and have an invitation from a publisher to write two more books. I would like to do some teaching and would also like to work on energy policy in the private sector.

“So, over this holiday season, I have come to the conclusion, with the support of my family, that I will not be seeking another term in the U.S. Senate in 2010. It is a hard decision to make after thirty years in the Congress, but I believe it is the right time for me to pursue these other interests.

(Excerpt) Read more at dorgan.senate.gov ...


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: North Dakota; US: South Dakota
KEYWORDS: 111th; byrondorgan; nd2010; northdakota; retirement; ussenate
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To: Palmetto Patriot

The Dims have candidates dropping like flies and that maroon Steele can’t see how we can retake the House. This guy is a defeatist who has to go. Bad PC choice. He is clueless! Obviously he missed the tea parties.


21 posted on 01/05/2010 4:06:04 PM PST by appeal2 (Government is not the solution, it is the problem and eventually the enemy.)
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To: Palmetto Patriot

North Dakota runs in the black, and, certainly will be potentially open to financial rape and pillaging now by other Democrats.


22 posted on 01/05/2010 4:06:38 PM PST by givemELL (Does Taiwan Meet the Criteria to Qualify as an "Overseas Territory of the United States"? by Richar)
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To: tubebender

That’s the one. With apologies to Fats(one of my favorites)-Alzheimer’s, you know.


23 posted on 01/05/2010 4:07:07 PM PST by izzatzo
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To: colorado tanker

“For the past year, I have been making plans to seek another six-year Senate term in next year’s election. Those plans included raising campaign funds and doing the organizing necessary to wage a successful campaign…
Although I still have a passion for public service and enjoy my work in the Senate, I have other interests and I have other things I would like to pursue outside of public life. I have written two books and have an invitation from a publisher to write two more books. I would like to do some teaching and would also like to work on energy policy in the private sector.
So, over this holiday season, I have come to the conclusion, with the support of my family, that I will not be seeking another term in the U.S. Senate in 2010. It is a hard decision to make after thirty years in the Congress, but I believe it is the right time for me to pursue these other interests.
Let me be clear that this decision does not relate to any dissatisfaction that I have about serving in the Senate. Yes, I wish there was less rancor and more bipartisanship in the U.S. Senate these days. But still, it is a great privilege to serve and I have the utmost respect for all of the men and women with whom I serve.”

Saying, “Looks like I’d get my clock cleaned if I ran again” would have at least given him the appearance of some wit(brevity being the soul thereof).


24 posted on 01/05/2010 4:12:26 PM PST by izzatzo
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To: appeal2

Steele was flacking his book tonight on “Hardball” and used the occasion to revise and extend his remarks. To paraphrase his revision:

“Yes We Can.”


25 posted on 01/05/2010 4:13:25 PM PST by Palmetto Patriot ("From small things, Momma, big things one day come.")
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To: Candor7

In other words, Dorgan will just be his old self for the remainder of his term.


26 posted on 01/05/2010 4:14:17 PM PST by AdvisorB (Obamatude could be defined by Blago as something tangible, but not quite as tangible as JJJ's offer.)
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To: izzatzo

You too???


27 posted on 01/05/2010 4:16:07 PM PST by tubebender (Some minds are like concrete Thoroughly mixed up and permanently set...)
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To: tubebender

Me too(Humble apologies). But, good news needs to be widely distributed.


28 posted on 01/05/2010 4:22:51 PM PST by izzatzo
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To: izzatzo
From Dorgan’s prose I imagine a good cure for insomnia would be a DVD of his speeches.
29 posted on 01/05/2010 4:25:41 PM PST by colorado tanker
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To: Palmetto Patriot
Still sporting the worst combover in US Senate history.
And, yes, that is saying something...
So long Dorkin and -- 100 to one odds you won't be moving back to your "home" state.

30 posted on 01/05/2010 4:29:18 PM PST by vox_freedom (America is being tested as never before in its history. May God help us.)
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To: Palmetto Patriot

I guess Rush told him that. After all he is the party leader.


31 posted on 01/05/2010 4:32:04 PM PST by appeal2 (Government is not the solution, it is the problem and eventually the enemy.)
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Dorgan on a windy day:

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32 posted on 01/05/2010 4:33:24 PM PST by vox_freedom (America is being tested as never before in its history. May God help us.)
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To: vox_freedom

You got that right! What kind of graft and corruption is little Tommy Dashole into in DC these day. Beat money I ever spent was the big bucks I sent to John Thune and then I read that my neighbor spent $500,000 against Lil Tom...


33 posted on 01/05/2010 4:40:05 PM PST by tubebender (Some minds are like concrete Thoroughly mixed up and permanently set...)
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To: tubebender

Your $$$ in support of Thune was for a good cause, and may you be rewarded in heaven!
There will likely be very good opportunities for “investments” this year with a whole lotta close races that could very much make a difference, including in Nord Dakoda.


34 posted on 01/05/2010 6:14:41 PM PST by vox_freedom (America is being tested as never before in its history. May God help us.)
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To: tubebender

I’ll let the NoDaks answer that one, but I’m pretty darned sure Hoevan will take the seat. Why not? It’s a great long-term gig.


35 posted on 01/05/2010 11:00:00 PM PST by SoDak (bitter clinger)
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To: SoDak

I don’t think Hoeven really wants the “gig”. He had to be talked into running for governor in the first place. John is an administrator not a legislator. If he does run, it will be out of a sense of duty to our state and country and not as a long time gig. My opinion only, of course. :)


36 posted on 01/05/2010 11:09:19 PM PST by upsdriver
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To: 2nd Bn, 11th Mar
But I gotta ask: is that picture real?

I don't know where it was taken, but this one is from 13th Ave S in Fargo...


37 posted on 01/06/2010 8:23:53 AM PST by Last Dakotan
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To: upsdriver

Well, see, there ya go...I’ll defer to those that know.


38 posted on 01/06/2010 9:22:09 AM PST by SoDak (bitter clinger)
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