December 08, 2006 09:33 PM UTC

Owens Says Senate "Not Something I'm Looking At"

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• by: Colorado Pols

Gov. Bill Owens told 9News that he isn’t looking at a run for the U.S. Senate, though he didn’t exactly rule it out entirely:

Gov. Bill Owens (R-Colorado) says a run for the U.S. Senate is “not something that I’m looking at” and that he hopes incumbent Republican Wayne Allard runs for re-election…

…Allard is due to reveal his plans early next year and Owens’ name has been bandied about as a possible candidate should Allard decide to step down. The term-limited governor, who is set to leave office on January 9, says the attention is flattering, but unrealistic.

“It’s not something that I’m looking at,” said Owens. “I’ve really enjoyed every day that I’ve been governor, but I also am really looking forward to what comes next. In my case, I’m going to be doing some international business, going to be putting some kids through college.”

By most accounts Owens is solely focused on making money after his term as governor ends, and he certainly wouldn’t be at the top of the list for Republicans if he did want to run for the Senate. But if things play out right and the GOP is still looking for a strong candidate in early 2008…