Bad news from those of you who wanted to see a competitive Senate race in WV. Looks like it ain’t going to happen:
Rep. Shelley Moore Capito said today she will not challenge Sen. Robert Byrd next year for a U.S. Senate seat, but instead will try to keep her high-profile position in the House of Representatives.
Capito, R-W.Va., made the long-awaited announcement this morning, less than a week after Byrd announced he was running for his ninth term in the Senate.
The congresswoman, now in her third term in the House, said she is leaving her options open to run for the Senate seat, but will do so only if there is a groundswell of support for her to try and oust Byrd.
Six more years of Byrd.