Popular New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu’s decision not to run for the Senate, even in light of his party’s dominant showing in last week’s elections, should serve as a wake-up call to overly exuberant Republicans. The battle for the political mainstream—and control of the Senate—is still up for grabs despite the promising political environment for the GOP.
Sununu all but said that his decision to run for reelection as governor was a result of the ideological extremes infecting both parties in Washington. “I’d rather push myself 120 miles an hour delivering wins for New Hampshire than to slow down, end up on Capitol Hill debating partisan politics without results,” he said in his announcement. CONTINUED
Josh Kraushaar, National Journal
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