July 22, 2010
Capito Won't Run for Byrd's Senate Seat
By Huntingtonnews.net Staff
Washington, DC (HNN) - West Virginia's most prominent Republican in elected office has declined to run for the U.S. Senate. Early Wednesday, July 21, 2010, Rep. Shelley Moore Capito released the following statement:
"West Virginians are fair-minded people who understand the importance of fulfilling their obligations. I intend to stick to my commitments to the people of the 2nd District because it is in the best interest of our state."
She added, "For these reasons, I will not be a candidate for U.S. Senate this year, and with the voters' support, I intend to serve my full term in the House of Representatives and not run for any other office until 2012."
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Capito Won't Run for Byrd's Senate Seat
By Huntingtonnews.net Staff
Washington, DC (HNN) - West Virginia's most prominent Republican in elected office has declined to run for the U.S. Senate. Early Wednesday, July 21, 2010, Rep. Shelley Moore Capito released the following statement:
"West Virginians are fair-minded people who understand the importance of fulfilling their obligations. I intend to stick to my commitments to the people of the 2nd District because it is in the best interest of our state."
She added, "For these reasons, I will not be a candidate for U.S. Senate this year, and with the voters' support, I intend to serve my full term in the House of Representatives and not run for any other office until 2012."
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