Sen Johnson 99% no on US Senate Seat

From the STRIB:

Johnson says he's "99 percent sure" that he won't run in 2006 for Sen. Mark Dayton's seat. Dayton announced earlier in the month that he would not seek a second term.

Johnson also hinted he may not run for re-election, but that would only be if he perused higher office.

He wouldn't say which one, but when asked specifically about running for governor he would only say that he needs time before making a decision.

The field begins to become clearer for the US Senate race. The Bench has been updated.

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