Lewandowski suggests he won't run for Senate after all
October 1, 2019
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Corey Lewandowski told a local radio host Tuesday "it's fair" to say he is reconsidering a Senate run to defend President Donald Trump from impeachment and help him get reelected.
"As much as I think I would be a great fighter for the people of New Hampshire, and one U.S. senator can make a difference, it is my priority to make sure the president of United States is reelected," Lewandowski said on the radio show, "New Hampshire Today with Jack Heath." "That's a top priority."
The president's brash and outspoken former campaign manager said before deciding whether to run he wants to see fundraising numbers from three other Republicans already in the primary, looking to unseat Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
Lewandowski has used Heath's show almost exclusively to talk about politics, including his own plans. Trump also called into the show in mid-August, partly to talk up a potential Lewandowski Senate bid.
In an interview with POLITICO, the radio host said it seemed apparent Lewandowksi is not going to run. He had expected Lewandowski to announce on his show in the past week or two, though Lewandwoski has also said he would announce on "Fox & Friends" and potentially during his testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee.
"It shows you the ripple effect of the impeachment inquiry back in New Hampshire," Heath said.
Lewandowski, who has been floating a bid for Senate since September, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. His trial balloon triggered a backlash among some top New Hampshire Republicans.
The state's Democratic Party has been closely monitoring Lewandowski's public statements since began floating a run.
“With or without Corey Lewandowski, New Hampshire Republicans are in a nasty primary among candidates all committed to protecting a corrupt President determined to take away health care from thousands of people in the Granite State," party spokesman Joshua Marcus-Blank said.
Source: https://www.politico.com/
