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I don't think so, Harkin says of [IA] governor bid
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| Contributor | ArmyDem |
| Last Edited | ArmyDem Feb 11, 2005 07:59am |
| Category | News |
| News Date | Feb 11, 2005 12:00am |
| Description | 'I don't give any credence to that,' says Iowa's Democratic senator.
By JANE NORMAN
REGISTER WASHINGTON BUREAU
February 11, 2005
Washington, D.C. - Is Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa ready to join the raft of other members of Congress interested in running for governor in their states?
Harkin, a Democrat in his fourth term, was asked Thursday in a conference call with Iowa reporters about rumors he may make a bid for the chief executive post back home in Iowa.
The governor's seat will be open in 2006, when Democratic Gov. Tom Vilsack has said he will step down after two terms. Several Democrats are considering runs, but the only announced Democratic candidate is state Rep. Ed Fallon of Des Moines.
"I don't know - that just went all over the darn place and I don't know what's all behind that," Harkin said of the rumors.
"I don't give any credence to that," he added.
When a reporter observed "that's not quite Shermanesque," Harkin shot back: "My name's not Sherman."
The term refers to William Tecumseh Sherman, a famous Civil War general who, in declining to run for president, said: "If nominated I will not run; if elected I will not serve."
Later, in an interview, Harkin was dismissive - but did not entirely rule out the possibility. |
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