CaptionNorth Carolina Rep. Bob Etheridge says he will not to run for the U.S. Senate next year.
Etheridge said in an interview Friday that he thinks he can best help the people of North Carolina by remaining in the House, where he recently began working on the powerful Committee on Ways and Means.
The seven-term Democrat said he looks forward to watching another member of his party run against Republican Sen. Richard Burr.
North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and Durham attorney Kenneth Lewis have announced plans to challenge Burr.
Etheridge was first elected to Congress in 1996. He represents the 2nd congressional district, which covers areas south and east of Raleigh.
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- Nakita on 11/13 06:54 PM
Oh yea, don't worry, Mr. Burr. You can run, but I won't be voting for you. Against health care reform? Voted against protecting women from rape? Yep, you piece of crap, I won't be voting for you and I will spend every bit of energy I have making sure you aren't re-elected.
