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AP sources: Alabama senator has indicated he wont run again
By KIM CHANDLER an hour ago
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) U.S. Sen. Richard C. Shelby of Alabama, the Senates fourth most senior member, has told confidantes that he does not intend to run for reelection next year_ prompting some Republicans to urge the powerful, establishment politician to reconsider, even as potential replacements prepare to run for his seat.
The senator in recent weeks told one close Alabama ally that he was not planning on running in 2022 for what would be his seventh term, according to the ally, who was not authorized to discuss the matter and spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The person said some in the state were still trying to get Shelby to change his mind out of concern about losing clout and worries that the senator might be replaced by a fringe candidate who would not be as effective.
Shelby spokeswoman Blair Taylor said Friday that the senator has not made a decision, but there will likely be an announcement forthcoming in the next few weeks.
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AP sources: Alabama senator (Shelby) has indicated he won't run again (Original Post)
babylonsister
Feb 2021
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riversedge
(70,047 posts)1. i thought he said that long ago!
Takket
(21,526 posts)2. hopefully Roy Moore runs again, then maybe we can squeak another Dem in that seat.
dhol82
(9,351 posts)3. Wonder if he will vote for conviction?