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03-07-2011, 01:50 PM
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/07/ensign-will-not-run-for-re-election/?hpt=T2
Sen. John Ensign of Nevada will go before cameras in Las Vegas Monday afternoon, to announce that he will not run for re-election next year, two sources tell CNN.
The two term Republican will make a statement at noon local (3pm ET) at the Lloyd G. George Federal Courthouse in Las Vegas.
The one-time rising star in the Republican party admitted last June to an extramarital affair with Cindy Hampton, his onetime campaign treasurer. She is the wife of Doug Hampton, a former top aide to the senator.
Rep. Dean Heller of Nevada's second congressional district is considered likely to run for the open seat.
Sen. John Ensign of Nevada will go before cameras in Las Vegas Monday afternoon, to announce that he will not run for re-election next year, two sources tell CNN.
The two term Republican will make a statement at noon local (3pm ET) at the Lloyd G. George Federal Courthouse in Las Vegas.
The one-time rising star in the Republican party admitted last June to an extramarital affair with Cindy Hampton, his onetime campaign treasurer. She is the wife of Doug Hampton, a former top aide to the senator.
Rep. Dean Heller of Nevada's second congressional district is considered likely to run for the open seat.