This is pretty huge. Democrat Mikal Watts is backing out of his bid for U.S. Senate (he was engaged in an interesting race against State Rep. Rick Noriega for the Democratic nomination.) He's citing family reasons, see below:

For the last five months I have been exploring a race for the United States Senate because I believe that our junior senator, John Cornyn, has let Texas down and is more concerned with his cronies and friends in Washington than with what's best for Texas.

After spending the last several months putting everything into this campaign, I have seen the toll this effort has taken on my young children. For these reasons, my wife and I have made the decision that I will not be seeking the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate in 2008. I was brought up to believe that public service is a noble endeavor and I will continue to be involved at some level in the future. However, I realize that my time now should be devoted to serving my children so they may grow up in a healthy environment with both parents at home to meet their needs.

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Toby.Belch said:

I think he'll be back in 2010. Since KBH is retiring, it'll be an open seat, so he won't have to face an incumbet Republican Senator in the state of Texas, and he can let Noriega be the sacrificial lamb this time around, while preserving and building his war chest against primary challengers in 2010.

October 23, 2007 9:26 AM

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