Udall says he will not seek reelection in 2020

The Hill ^ | March 25, 2019 | Max Greenwood

[jazusamo]

Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) announced on Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2020, leaving the Senate seat he has held since 2009 up for grabs.

“I’m confident that we could run a strong campaign next year to earn a third term, because of all the work you and I have done together, along with my wife, Jill, and my incredibly dedicated staff," Udall said in a statement.

“But the worst thing anyone in public office can do is believe the office belongs to them, rather than to the people they represent. That’s why I’m announcing today that I won’t be seeking re-election next year.”

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[Lurkinanloomin]

New Mexico has become part of North Mexico along with California.
No chance for a Republican.

[ClearCase_guy]

I wonder how many others will step aside now.

It’s payback time and PAIN is coming. My hope is that in 2021 the Democrats will no longer exist as a major party.

[Buckeye McFrog]

People just don’t walk away from the Senate unless:

a) They’ve been diagnosed with a terminal disease
b) A major-league scandal is about to break
c) They’ve been elected POTUS/Governor or been appointed to a cabinet post.

I’m thinking “b” here. Unfortunately New Mexico appears to have gone so far Leftard that I doubt there will be a pick-up here.

[Rummyfan]

So many Udalls in government... the Kennedys of The Southwest. Too liberal for me.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Interesting.

The Udall’s have been a cancer on the west for generations.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

A government without the Udalls is an improved government.

[Army Air Corps]

NM Ping.

[vette6387]

“So many Udalls in government... the Kennedys of The Southwest. Too liberal for me.”

They are the “Mormon Kennedys!”

[jazusamo]

Thanks, I wouldn’t doubt that it’s the “b” answer.

[Red Badger]

No mo Udalls..................

[montag813]

Susana Martinez?

[Rummyfan]

Way back in the day, Mark Udall, former Colorado Senator, was the leader of my Outward Bound school. We were both Orioles fans.

[Tijeras_Slim]

The state has Susana fatigue, plus her personal life has been tough recently.

[jazusamo]

Interesting thought, You think she can win it?

[rktman]

Maybe CedarDave will run. 👹 Nah, he knows better.

[mewzilla]

Q for anyone: Was Udall at that 2016 security conference in Halifax, the one McCain, Tom Kaine, and Christopher Steele attended.

Just curious.

[jazusamo]

Thanks for your thoughts.

[mewzilla]

Tim Kaine.

If Udall was there, 3 guesses why he’s leaving the Senate.

[HombreSecreto]

A government without the Udalls is an improved government.

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I suppose with pain coming, there weren’t enough Midols for the Udalls...