ANDREW IS OUT
Andrew drops out of race to succeed Sabo
Andrew exits race for Congress. Former state party chair says he doesn't want to go to Washington.
Former Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Andrew withdrew Thursday from the jam-packed race to succeed 28-year Rep. Martin Sabo in Congress.
"The suddenness of Martin's announcement threw everybody into a tizzy including me," said Andrew in explaining his reversal.
Andrew became the second big name to withdraw this week, following former Department of Trade and Economic Development Commissioner Rebecca Yanisch out of the race.
Sabo surprised everyone with his retirement announcement on March 18. When Sabo leaves, he will have held the seat for 28 years and his successor is expected to be a Democrat who can hold the seat for as long as he or she wants.
Andrew said he has a "heavy heart" about withdrawing because he felt he could mount a competitive campaign. "I don't want to go to Washington. Washington is not my bliss," Andrew said.
The former state DFL Party chair said commuting from the Capitol would create an "unmanageable lifestyle" given that he has a 14-year-old son at home and a 19-year-old daughter in college in California.
Andrew declined to immediately endorse anyone and said, "As far as I'm concerned there isn't a dog in the group." Source: Star Tribune, March 30, 2006
Andrew exits race for Congress. Former state party chair says he doesn't want to go to Washington.
Former Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Andrew withdrew Thursday from the jam-packed race to succeed 28-year Rep. Martin Sabo in Congress.
"The suddenness of Martin's announcement threw everybody into a tizzy including me," said Andrew in explaining his reversal.
Andrew became the second big name to withdraw this week, following former Department of Trade and Economic Development Commissioner Rebecca Yanisch out of the race.
Sabo surprised everyone with his retirement announcement on March 18. When Sabo leaves, he will have held the seat for 28 years and his successor is expected to be a Democrat who can hold the seat for as long as he or she wants.
Andrew said he has a "heavy heart" about withdrawing because he felt he could mount a competitive campaign. "I don't want to go to Washington. Washington is not my bliss," Andrew said.
The former state DFL Party chair said commuting from the Capitol would create an "unmanageable lifestyle" given that he has a 14-year-old son at home and a 19-year-old daughter in college in California.
Andrew declined to immediately endorse anyone and said, "As far as I'm concerned there isn't a dog in the group." Source: Star Tribune, March 30, 2006
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