Corker reconsidering retirement sets up possible GOP battle with Blackburn
When Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker announced in September that he would retire at the end of his term, fellow Republican hopefuls hopped into the fray eager for a rare shot at an open seat in the deeply-red state.
Just a few months later, Corker’s having second thoughts about retirement amid a behind the scenes push to protect a seat in what could be a potentially tough midterm year for Republicans.
Corker has “been encouraged to reconsider his decision and is listening closely,” his spokesman, Micah Johnson, told ABC News.
If Corker were to run, it could turn the race into a long, hard-fought battle with potential primary opponent, Tennessee GOP Rep. Marsha Blackburn, poised to offer a tough challenge.
Source: Yahoo News
Just a few months later, Corker’s having second thoughts about retirement amid a behind the scenes push to protect a seat in what could be a potentially tough midterm year for Republicans.
Corker has “been encouraged to reconsider his decision and is listening closely,” his spokesman, Micah Johnson, told ABC News.
If Corker were to run, it could turn the race into a long, hard-fought battle with potential primary opponent, Tennessee GOP Rep. Marsha Blackburn, poised to offer a tough challenge.
Source: Yahoo News
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