Democratic sources tell The Associated Press that Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter won't run for re-election this fall.
Well, considering your approval numbers are tanking like Mr. O's, it is not surprising.
The first-term Democrat was elected in 2006 in a pivotal swing-voting state. He has been widely considered a rising star in the Democratic Party.
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Two Democrats with knowledge of Ritter's decision disclosed it on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to publicly discuss the governor's political plans.
Among potential Democratic candidates: Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and Andrew Romanoff, a former state legislator who is challenging Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet for the party's nomination.
Two Republicans are seeking the GOP nomination: former congressman Scott McInnis and businessman Dan Maes.