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Gov. Blunt Will Not Seek Second Term

By Steve Bell

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-668725.mp3

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Matt Blunt surprised the state of Missouri this afternoon with the announcement he will not seek reelection. After citing a list of his accomplishments, the governor said he did not run for office to have a title, but to institute change. He said he has done that and will retire.

Watch Blunt's video address here on YouTube.

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