Thursday, August 23, 2007

Another Republican to Retire

AZcentral: Succumbing to political and legal pressure stemming from a federal corruption investigation, Rep. Rick Renzi said Thursday that he will not seek re-election next fall.

"I will not be seeking re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008," Renzi, R-Ariz., said in a written statement.....

Are you keeping track of the Republican retirements? Here is the list as of 7:44PM, 8/23/2007:
Ray LaHood
Dennis Hastert
Deborah Pryce
Chip Pickering
Rick Renzi

It is still early in the political season and more names could be added later.

And.......
According to KTUU, an Alaskan state senator has called on Sen. Ted Stevens to resign. Stevens, of course, said he would not resign.