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Blunt admits he's considering run for Governor in 2004

November 21, 2002
By: Elizabeth Gill
State Capital Bureau

Secretary of State Matt Blunt admits he is considering a run for Governor in 2004. Elizabeth Gill has the story in Jefferson City:

Blunt says no official decision has been made but that a run is a possibility:

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"I'm certainly exploring all options and lots of people are encouraging me to run for Governor in 2004"

Blunt also admits he recently disussed these plans with U.S. Congressman Kenny Hulshof. Hulshof has also been rumored as a possible Republican candidate in 2004. Blunt denied that their meeting resulted in any formal decision about which candidate would run from the Republican Party in 2004. From the State Capitol, I'm Elizabeth Gill, KMOX News. Date: November 21, 2002

By: Elizabeth Gill

State Capital Bureau

Secretary of State Matt Blunt says he's thinking about running for Governor in 2004.

Blunt also admits he recently met with U.S. Congressman Kenny Hulshof on the issue. Hulshof, a Republican from the 9th district, has also been rumored as a possible candidate for the 2004 Governor's race. But Blunt denied that their meeting was meant to sort out which Missouri Republican would run:

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"I think we're both trying to determine what's best for the state of Missouri and there wasn't any attempt to try and craft any sort of political deals"

Blunt says he is exploring his options and that a lot of people have encouraged him to run for Governor in 2004. From the State Capitol, I'm Elizabeth Gill, KMOX News.