This just in from The Hill:
Ed Morrissey has the letter from John Shadegg...go read it...
At the urging of his Republican colleagues, Rep. John Shadegg (Ariz.) is reversing his decision not to run for reelection, giving a boost to GOP hopes of retaining the seat. [...]This is good news. He is a staunch supporter of ridding the Earmarks Quagmire that the Leftinistra love so much which is bankrupting the country.
[...] "Last Thursday, 146 of my colleagues in the U.S. House signed a letter asking me to reconsider, an unprecedented event," Shadegg said in a statement Thursday. "Yesterday I received a letter signed by the leaders of 33 different conservative organizations from across America also urging me to reverse my announced intentions." [...]Soldier on, Sir. We need you!
[...] Shadegg had announced his retirement Feb. 11. He was first elected to represent Arizona's 3rd congressional district in 1994. Known for his staunch opposition to earmarks,...[...]
Ed Morrissey has the letter from John Shadegg...go read it...
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