Indiana

Hogsett Exits Race for Mayor

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

Just got this e-mail from Joe Hogsett.

In recent months, many friends and long-time supporters have encouraged me to run for mayor in 2011.  They all expressed concern that Indianapolis is moving in the wrong direction ? for our families, for our economy and for our future.  It?s a concern I share and it is that concern that led me to consider running.  I have spent the summer visiting with rank and file Democrats all over Indianapolis, and while I?m flattered by the encouragement many have offered,  I have decided that I will not be a candidate for mayor.  I think Democrats will have several well-qualified candidates from which to choose, all of whom will present their own ideas for getting our city moving again.  I look forward to doing all I can to support the Democratic nominee for mayor.

I guess it’s official.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on September 28, 2009 (boomark / email).