Wisconsin US Rep. Duffy won't challenge Baldwin in US Senate
Source: Associated Press
THURSDAY, FEB 16, 2017 09:45 AM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy says he wont challenge Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in 2018, clearing the way for other Republicans who had been waiting for his decision to get in the race.
Duffy announced Thursday that he decided against challenging Baldwin, who will be up for re-election for the first time next year. Duffy is in his fourth term representing northern Wisconsins 7th Congressional District.
Duffy says in a statement that this is not the right time for me to run for Senate. He and his wife have eight children and Duffy says family always comes first.
Numerous other Republicans have been considering the race, including state Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Madison businessman Eric Hovde.
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keroro gunsou
(2,223 posts)and the simple fact that he'll get his ass handed to him.
snacker
(3,619 posts)One moron out. I got polled a couple of weeks ago about possible Republican candidates. The names that came up were Rebecca Kleefisch, Scott Fitzgerald, Sean Duffy, Sheriff David Clarke, and some businessman whose name I didn't recognize.
FBaggins
(26,773 posts)or maybe Kevin Nicholson
IMO - Kleefisch is the most likely opponent... then Fitzgerald
old guy
(3,284 posts)He has a nice gerrymandered red district so why risk it now.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)Not fun at all.