Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, beset by health problems and an office scandal involving a longtime aide, announced today he will not seek a third term this fall.
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Chris Gates, the state Democratic Party chairman, called it a "beautiful day" and said he expected Gov. Bill Owens to seek the Republican nomination.
Senator Bill Owens? That would rock! Except that being a sitting Senator seems to hurt one's chances in a Presidential race.