Hastert says he's not seeking re-election

[Gunny]

Associated Press
Updated: 10:31 a.m. CT Aug 17, 2007

YORKVILLE, Ill. - Rep. Dennis Hastert , who was speaker of the House longer than any Republican, announced Friday morning he will not seek another term in Congress.

"It was a great personal privilege and honor for this former teacher and wrestling coach to have been elected and to have served the American people," Hastert said in a news release.

more ...http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20318766/

Can't say I'm going to miss this gutless wonder.

 

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Well, this makes one promise he managed to keep. Hastert will probably be remembered as one of the most forgettable Speakers in modern history. Too low-key and boring.

Of course, MSNBC gets it wrong again, as usual:

Hastert's retirement has local Democrats starting to boast they can win another congressional seat, even as the GOP vows it won't easily give up a seat it has held for two decades. Hastert was considered by many to be unbeatable in his northern Illinois district.

A year ago, this same site was saying otherwise. But I wouldn't go this far:

"Any Democrat thinking of getting into this race does so at his or her own peril," said National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Ken Spain.

OOH, he warned THEM. It really looks bad for the GOP next year in the Senate, but the House who knows? Denny Hastert retiring has got to be a + for the Republican Party, but there's still the real enemy, the RNC.