Governor Riley’s Future On The Farm

Governor Bob Riley Governor Bob Riley says he won't run for Sen. Richard Shelby's seat in 2010 even if Shelby decides to retire.
by The Associated Press
Published: Thu, December 11, 2008 - 10:28 am CST
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Bob Riley says he won't run for any
public office in 2010.
Riley was asked about his future plans while visiting Decatur on
Wednesday. He said that when his second term as governor ends in
two years, he's going home to his farm in Clay County.
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby's seat is up for election in 2010.
Riley said he won't seek Shelby's seat even if Shelby should decide
to retire. But so far, Shelby is planning to run.
Riley is 64. He will be 66 when his term as governor ends.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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