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Peña: ‘I do not wish to be considered’ for U.S. Senate appointment
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| Last Edited | Craverguy Dec 21, 2008 04:18am |
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| News Date | Saturday, December 20, 2008 07:40:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Former Denver Mayor and Clinton-era Cabinet official Federico Peña on Saturday narrowed the field of possible candidates to replace Sen. Ken Salazar when the Denver Democrat issued a statement withdrawing his name from consideration. Peña hadn’t actively sought the appointment, but his name has been among those discussed as a potential candidate to fill the vacancy created by Salazar’s nomination as secretary of the interior on Wednesday.
Politics West printed this statement, issued by Peña’s office Saturday morning:
“Many names, including mine, have been mentioned as possible candidates to fill the United States Senate seat being vacated by my friend Ken Salazar. I am enormously proud that Ken has been appointed to serve as our nation’s next Interior Secretary, a position I am certain he will carry out with distinction. I have, however, advised Governor Ritter that I do not wish to be considered as a candidate for the critical Colorado United States Senate position. It is my desire to remain in Colorado and to continue to advise and assist President-Elect Obama in any way I can from my home in Denver. I wish to thank the many friends and supporters who have expressed their support for my candidacy.” |
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