This just posted in the kansas city star-gov sebelius has withdrawn her name from contenton for a post in the obama cabinet. this is a politican I admire much and has done great in KS. Now let’s hope she runs for senate in ’10!
http://primebuzz.kcstar.com/?q…
In a brief statement e-mailed to reporters at 4 p.m. today, Sebelius cited the state’s worsening budget situation in the wake of the nation’s economic crisis as her reason for staying.
“Given the extraordinary budget challenges facing our state, and my commitment to continuing the progress we’ve made in Kansas, I believe it is important to continue my service as governor of the great state of Kansas; a job that I love and have been honored to hold. The possibility of joining President-elect Obama’s team is exciting and compelling, but my service to the citizens who elected me is my top priority in these difficult times.
“The good news for Kansans is that we will soon have a partner in the White House working with us as we face our unprecedented economic challenges.”
Sebelius’ abrupt withdrawal even as the FBI reportedly was conducting background checks will surely fuel speculation that the governor did not get the Cabinet post she wanted or was rejected for the Cabinet altogether.
This will probably hurt our chances of holding the Governor’s office in 2010. Sebelius leaving early would have given Lt Governor Parkinson two years of incumbency going into 2010.
300 F’n votes…
Hopefully, she’ll run for the open Senate seat in 2010.
She’s in a somewhat different circumstance than Napalitano. Sebelius needs to run in 2010 or likely won’t have another good chance. Napalitano can run in 2012 against Kyl, who is much weaker statewide than McCain.