Van Hollen has announced he won't run for the senate seat...

[Debbi801]

http://wjz.com/localstories/local_story_192150104.html

Jul 11, 2005 3:00 pm US/Eastern
Annapolis, MD. (AP) Rep. Chris Van Hollen announced Monday he will forego a race for the U.S. Senate next year, choosing instead to run for a third term as a member of the House of Representatives.

In a letter to supporters, Van Hollen said he believes he could have "waged an energetic and ultimately successful campaign based on a positive agenda for the future" if he had sought the Senate seat that will open up next year with the retirement of Democratic Sen. Paul Sarbanes.
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[SaveElmer]

1. Good...we need to hang on to that seat in Congress

And I think Cardin will ultimately prove to be a very good candidate!!!

[DaveinMD]

3. any good Dem would have held that seat

there are no other Morella's on the horizon. Still it will make it easier for us to win the Senate seat.

[SaveElmer]

4. Except Morella

I heard rumors she was thinking of running again if Van Hollen left...not sure if they were true or not

[DaveinMD]

5. I'm pretty involved in local politics

and I heard exactly the opposite. I don't think she was returning. I wouldn't have worried about that seat. The question is moot now anyhow.

[nickshepDEM]

2. The field is being cleared for Cardin. Smart move. eom