Most Awesome Public Statement of '08

I do not know anything about the political ideology or background of the current Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson. What I do know is that this is one of the most refreshingly honest statements I have come across. The statement is in reference to the US Senate seat which will become vacant if Senator Hutchison steps down to run for Governor of Texas.

"After a great deal of consideration, and much soul-searching, I am today formally announcing my intention to join many of my fellow elected officials and not seek the U.S. Senate seat," Patterson said. "I have been urged by many of my fellow Texans to seek this seat ... actually only a few Texans ...truthfully just a couple members of my staff and a few other officeholders who want my job ... so I'll sit this one out."