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In a major blow to Democrats, House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey has told close associates that he will not seek reelection. An announcement of his plans is expected as early as Wednesday.
The Wisconsin Democrat faces tough poll numbers at home, but until Tuesday night his staff had insisted he was running aggressively and had hired campaign staff.
RCP added the race as "Leans Democrat" in April, reflecting the increasingly uphill battle the Congressman was facing.
The district is D+3, so Democrats certainly have a good shot at retaining the district, but in a year like this one is shaping up to be, it will not be an easy race by any stretch.
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