Hatch vows to run for reelection in 2012

[ccharles000]

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said Friday he would not retire in 2012, when he next faces reelection, despite a virulent anti-incumbent attitude in his state and around the country.

Hatch's counterpart, Sen. Bob Bennett (R-Utah), was swept off this fall's primary ballot last weekend when Utah's state GOP convention selected two political newcomers to run for the seat instead. Bennett is a three-term incumbent.

“For me, this is public service. So I will run," Hatch told the conservative National Review. "I will not retire, as long as I feel good. I have made a commitment to a lifetime of service. I could have made a lot more money if I stayed with the law firm back in 1976.”

Freshman Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) has made it known that he is pondering a primary challenge against Hatch, who has been in the Senate since 1977.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/97943-hatch-vows-to-run-for-reelection-in-2012

[louis-t]

1. What is he, like, 90 now?

Maybe evil makes you look older.

[KingFlorez]

2. He'll be joining his colleague Bob Bennett in the unemployment line

He's certainly not conservative enough for Utah by Tea Party standards and they run the show.

[customerserviceguy]

3. He's co-sponsored legislation with Ted Kennedy

Eventually, that's going to come back to bite him in the ass in Utah.