Warner Accepts Dem Senate Nomination, Takes Himself Out of VP Running

HAMPTON, Va. -- Former Virginia Governor Mark Warner has accepted the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate and taken himself out of the mix as a possible running mate for Barack Obama.

Associated Press

Saturday, June 14, 2008

HAMPTON, Va. -- Former Virginia Governor Mark Warner has accepted the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate and taken himself out of the mix as a possible running mate for Barack Obama.

Warner made his announcement Saturday at the state Democratic Convention in Hampton after accepting the nomination.

Warner said, "I have not sought and I will not accept any other opportunity."

Warner has been among three Virginians frequently mentioned as potential running mates for Obama. The others are Senator Jim Webb and Warner's successor, Governor Tim Kaine.

Former Governor Jim Gilmore is the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate.

Warner and Gilmore hope to succeed Republican Sen. John Warner.

 

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