Hillman: No 2010 candidacy
Republican National Committeeman Mark Hillman will not seek any elected office next year, he announced in a mass email to friends on Sunday afternoon.
The former Senate Majority Leader and acting State Treasurer had been mentioned as a possible candidate for the GOP nomination as US Senator, Governor, or 4th District Congressman. He lost narrowly to Democrat Cary Kennedy for State Treasurer in 2006.
Mark is a close personal friend, a regular contributor to this blog and our radio show, and an outstanding conservative leader. We can hope to see him back in political combat, and ultimately in public office, one day soon. Here is the text of his announcement:
I have decided not to seek elected office in 2010. Much has changed since I last ran in 2006 – my wife and I have “settled down” in my hometown of Burlington and a six-month-old boy has drastically changed our priorities. Campaigning for statewide or federal office is very demanding and our party deserves candidates who are willing to make that campaign a top priority. At this time, that simply isn’t a commitment I am willing to make.
I am truly grateful for your support over the years and if, in a few years, it turns out that another campaign is right for me, for my family, and for Colorado, I would be honored to again have your support.
In the meantime, I intend to work hard as your friend, as a conservative committed to limited government and constitutional freedom, and as your Republican National Committeeman to do all I can to help our candidates and our party succeed by returning to our roots and unifying around our core conservative principles.
Yours for freedom,
Mark Hillman
The author can be reached at John@BackBoneAmerica.net
John,
I’m sorry to hear Mark will not be running in any capacity. We need principled, articulate leaders for the Republican party–now more than ever.
Listening to your show Sunday night, and your guest Penn Pfiffner, I couldn’t help but think, here’s a guy whose been a leader in Colorado with his service in the legislature, the CUT board and supporting TABOR. He has the right ideas, understands economics and is principled.
Why isn’t Penn Pfiffner out front, right now, running for governor? The Republican party MUST once again be the party of principle–of individual liberty and limited government. Mr. Pfiffner gets it, and won’t waver.
John–We NEED leaders like Penn Pfiffner in the party and for this state.
Penn Pfiffner for Governor!
by Don Beezley | Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 | 9:45 pm