Kent Conrad to Retire

North Dakota Democrat Kent Conrad has decided to retire at the end of his term. The Senator may have seen the loss of his party in last year's Senate race and decided to call it quits.

"After months of consideration, I have decided not to seek reelection in 2012," Conrad said in a letter to constituents. "There are serious challenges facing our state and nation, like a $14 trillion debt and America's dependence on foreign oil. It is more important I spend my time and energy trying to solve these problems than to be distracted by a campaign for reelection."

Perhaps another victory for the GOP in 2012.


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