The influential liberal Web site Daily Kos is reporting that Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez called U.S. Rep. Tom Udall today to say he’s dropping out of the Senate race.
I’ve been unable to immediately confirm the report, though I spoke with several high-ranking Democratic sources who believe it to be true. Spokespersons for Chávez and Udall could not immediately be reached for comment.
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Independent and internal polls have repeatedly shown Udall as much stronger than Chávez against both Republicans seeking their party’s nomination for
There’s no immediate word on what Chávez plans to do next. His current mayoral term runs through 2009.
Stay tuned. If a 6 p.m. announcement is coming, I’ll cover it.