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Sandoval gives up his seat as judge
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| Contributor | karin1492 |
| Last Edited | karin1492 Aug 17, 2009 11:50am |
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| News Date | Monday, August 17, 2009 05:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | In a surprise announcement, U.S. District Judge Brian Sandoval submitted his resignation from the federal bench Friday, giving up a lifetime appointment for what many expect to be a run for governor.
Sandoval issued a brief statement through Chief Judge Roger Hunt, saying it's "been a privilege and an honor to serve."
He offered no reason for his resignation, which becomes effective Sept. 15, and did not return calls for comment.
Hunt said it would be inappropriate for Sandoval to comment on his departure or future political aspirations while he's still serving as a judge.
But many expect Sandoval, who left a promising political career when he was appointed in 2005, to make a run for governor, to enter an already crowded field of Republicans seeking to oust Gov. Jim Gibbons in next year's primary election.
And for a Republican Party suffering from repeated scandals and electoral defeats, Sandoval's potential return to politics was exciting news.
"When he went to become a federal judge, I was quoted as saying he's the total package," said Republican strategist Ryan Erwin. "He has the ability to raise money. He's articulate. He's smart. He's ethically sound. He is the complete package." |
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