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Last Updated on Monday, 17 August 2009 01:55 Written by rslcpol Monday, 17 August 2009 01:55
From the Wisconsin State Journal:
The announcement also spurred speculation that more Republicans would enter their party’s primary race as well. U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, immediately quashed rumors he might run, saying through a spokesman that he would seek re-election in 2010 instead.
A campaign adviser to Van Hollen could not be reached for comment.
Republican Party of Wisconsin chairman Reince Priebus questioned whether Doyle intended to run for a third term before his recent fall in polls, noting that the governor had aggressively raised $2 million in campaign funds.
But, “it gives us a free shot at the governor’s mansion that we’re excited about taking,” Priebus said.