Up to a few months ago, Paul was undecided he was running, some insiders were absolutely certain that he would announce. I had others saying he would not run. My source was someone very close to him. I don't think Paul had decided for sure.
The news release today on blogs that Paul is not running is not the story. When I announced way back in September he would run, I knew there was a chance that this was information that was either misleading or a possibility he may change his mind.
I have announced here before anyone else, rumors who may run, and before anyone else about Arnie Klein and Elan Firpo. The real story is why did Paul decide against a 4th term?
There has been talk that Joan wasn't keen on him running for another term and as his wife who is closest to this decision and most affected by it, she should have that say. There has been talk that he is interested in being a judge. That is an interest expressed by others too, so we shall see.
Knowing Paul, he would not make this decision unless he had another and better opportunity in mind. Public elected officials do move up. There is also the possibility that after a close win over Allison Jackson, knowing who some of the other rumored contenders maybe, in addition to Arnie and Elan running, he wanted to go out as a winner and not take a chance at yet another election.
When he started introducing Elan around, it was obvious he would support her in some way. Maybe a deal between them gone sour? Campaigns locally get nasty and people dig. Is there information that wont be out now that Paul isn't running.
The real story is out there why he decided not to run. Paul can chose to share that or not with his chosen media reps. I for one, would rather focus on those wanting to run for D.A. next year.
Fascinating. No announcement of what he intends to do - go into private practice, run for something else.... I suppose he could be saving that and step out early.
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