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Gov. Blunt Discusses Decision Not to Seek Reelection

By Frank Morris

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In an extended press conference this morning Missouri Governor Matt Blunt says he decided not to run for reelection in the last few days, less than two weeks after delivering a State of the State address that was widely viewed as a campaign speech.

 

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