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Whats missing from this story is the valorous accounts of Dayton's 'Run away! Run away!" stance late last year in DC at the mere hint of terrorist actions prior to the election.
Brave, Brave, Brave, Brave Sir Dayton.
ST. PAUL - Sen. Mark Dayton has announced that he will not seek re-election.
In an afternoon conference call, the one-term senator said it has been a "tremendous honor" to serve the people of Minnesota for the past four years. However, he said he did not believe he was the best candidate to keep the seat in the hands of the Democrats.
Fundraising was also a factor. Dayton said he could not both do campaign fundraising efforts and act as an effective senator.
In 2000, Sen. Dayton contributed nearly $12 million dollars of his own money to his campaign.
Last month, the Associated Press reported Dayton raised $1.35 million last year, topping his goal of $1 million. However, he finished the year with only $177,000 in the bank.
Dayton's departure from the race could present a major opportunity for Republicans in a state that has become increasingly more friendly to GOP politicians. Among those considering bids were Congressmen Gil Gutknecht and Mark Kennedy, as well as former Senator Rod Grams, who lost to Dayton in 2000.
Watch 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS for updates on this breaking news story.
In an afternoon conference call, the one-term senator said it has been a "tremendous honor" to serve the people of Minnesota for the past four years. However, he said he did not believe he was the best candidate to keep the seat in the hands of the Democrats.
Fundraising was also a factor. Dayton said he could not both do campaign fundraising efforts and act as an effective senator.
In 2000, Sen. Dayton contributed nearly $12 million dollars of his own money to his campaign.
Last month, the Associated Press reported Dayton raised $1.35 million last year, topping his goal of $1 million. However, he finished the year with only $177,000 in the bank.
Dayton's departure from the race could present a major opportunity for Republicans in a state that has become increasingly more friendly to GOP politicians. Among those considering bids were Congressmen Gil Gutknecht and Mark Kennedy, as well as former Senator Rod Grams, who lost to Dayton in 2000.
Watch 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS for updates on this breaking news story.
Brave, Brave, Brave, Brave Sir Dayton.
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