Byron Dorgan To Retire, Not Seek Re-Election

WASHINGTON — North Dakota Democrat Byron Dorgan says he will not seek re-election to the Senate in 2010, a surprise announcement that could give Republicans an opportunity to pick up a seat from the Republican-leaning state.

Dorgan, who was first elected to the Senate in 1992 after serving a dozen years in the U.S. House, said he reached the decision after discussing his future with family over the holidays.

The moderate Democrat said he has other interests he wants to pursue.

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A new year, a new decade and a new palindrome – Fort Worth Star Telegram

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"If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name in a Swiss bank." –Woody Allen

I admit, I’ve based many decisions on a ’sign from God.’ If an opportunity effortlessly lines up, I quickly jump to the conclusion that God is giving me the green light; but if a series of obstacles are flung my way, I figure God obviously has a different plan for me. But what if all of these instances simply come down to good or poor decision-making on my part? What if there isn’t a Higher Power GPS directing and navigating ..read more