Senator Schumer Won't Run For Govenor of New York

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Charles Schumer said Monday he has ruled out a run for New York governor in 2006 and instead will head the Democratic Party's effort to win seats in the Senate.

Schumer agreed to head the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and take a seat on the powerful Finance Committee, nixing the possibility of a 2006 gubernatorial campaign, a race which could have pitted him in a primary against state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer.

The current New York governor, Republican George Pataki, has been mentioned as a possible presidential candidate in 2008.

Schumer, in a telephone interview, said accepting a position in Democratic leadership was easy, especially when it was coupled with the spot on Finance and the added influence of affecting New York's business climate. (more....)"

[Historic NY]

1. Thats good, Spitzer will make a fine Governor. n/t

[Moderator]

2. Old news - Not LBN

Article is dated Nov. 15th