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H 18°, L 6°In an unexpected turn Monday, Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton announced she would not run for governor in 2010.�
Lawton had been pegged as one of the frontrunners for the 2010 Democratic gubernatorial nomination, partially because she was the only candidate to announce a run.
The announcement came in an e-mail message to Lawton campaign supporters Monday morning. While Lawton did not give specific reasons for her decision, she indicated in the statement that personal issues played a role.
“My deep commitment to our state is second only to my commitment to my family,” Lawton said in a statement. �”For very personal reasons, I will not pursue the Democratic nomination for governor in 2010.”
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There truly is a god…s/he/it just answered my prayers! Thank you Lawton, for not wasting any more of our time.
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Personal issues my ass. She got a call from Obama and he told her not to run. The White House wants Barrett in office and they are just clearing the way for that to happen.
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I can smell the fear…bottom line, no Dems dare to face Walker
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You recall Barrett took on a guy with a pipe? I think he can handle Walker.