Dreier Tells AP He Won't Seek Senate Seat

[kskiska]

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Republican Rep. David Dreier opted out of a bid for the U.S. Senate race Wednesday despite pressure from top GOP officials who viewed him as the best candidate to challenge incumbent Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer in 2004.

The 12-term congressman, whose chairmanship of the House Rules Committee makes him one of the most powerful lawmakers, gained prominence in California and nationally as one of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's most visible advisers during the recall campaign.

But in an interview with The Associated Press Wednesday Dreier said he was content to remain in the House and to continue assisting Schwarzenegger on transition matters.

"I'm on Cloud Nine, I'm loving what I'm doing," Dreier said. "If we were in the minority in the House, it would have been an easier decision."

Dreier said he had been urged by people at the "absolute highest levels" to enter the race, where currently has only three little-known Republicans - Ventura County Assemblyman Tony Strickland, former Los Altos Mayor Toni Casey, and former U.S. Treasurer Rosario Marin - vying for the party's nomination to challenge Boxer.

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[goobergunch]

1. Good. (n/t)

[maddezmom]

3. Big fish, little pond

not that CA is small, but a lot smaller than the fed gov't.

[freethought]

2. Watch out here comes Dennis Miller!

I do recall reading some post of Miller being looked at for a run for office. It would be an even bigger joke than Gary Coleman or Gallagher in the California Recall.

[davidinalameda]

4. one down

how many more Repuke clowns to go?

there's less than a month deadline before filing closes

[JaneQPublic]

5. Cuz he's too busy being Arnold's wet nurse (n/t)

[doubleplusgood]

6. beat me to it

Seems like he & Arnold are joined at the hip.

[Dookus]

7. I still believe the Republican nomination

was promised to Issa for his exiting the gov. race.

We'll see....

[GalleryGod]

8. Afraid Somebody Would "OUT" His Gay Butt!

:puke: