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7. John Kline Not Seeking Re-Election In 2016, WCCO/AP

Reply to geardaddy (Original post)

Thu Sep 3, 2015, 03:50 PM

Sep 2015

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO/AP) — Republican Rep. John Kline announced Thursday he won’t seek re-election in 2016, after serving in Minnesota’s 2nd congressional district since 2002.

... Kline’s announcement Thursday didn’t say why he had decided to step down, but he is 67. He scheduled a call with reporters later in the day

His departure leaves an open field in a district that has been reliably conservative, though some say that the district represents something of a toss-up in 2016.

The 2nd congressional district covers the southeastern section of the Twin Cities suburbs and beyond.

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/09/03/john-kline-not-seeking-reelection-in-2016/

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REC. Hey Hey, Ho Ho, Its Off To Greatest Threads We Go :-) progree Sep 2015 #1

Thanks! geardaddy Sep 2015 #2

That's good news. Kline is a slug. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #3

Agreed. geardaddy Sep 2015 #4

kick Angry Dragon Sep 2015 #5

Hmmm, Chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Til Jan '17 progree Sep 2015 #6

John Kline Not Seeking Re-Election In 2016, WCCO/AP progree Sep 2015 #7

Thanks for posting the link to the story. geardaddy Sep 2015 #8