Gov. Gregoire says she won't run for third term

KNKX Public Radio | By The Associated Press

Published June 13, 2011 at 10:25 AM PDT

"With the fullest heart and humblest head," Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire announced she is not running for re-election to a third term.

At her announcement Monday at the Capitol, Gregoire said she intends to work hard the next 18 months to pull the state out of the recession. "We're not stopping."

Gregoire said she had no plans after leaving office except to spend more time with her family. She said she will do everything she can to support the re-election of President Obama "but that doesn't mean I'm looking for a job."

Gregoire also said she told Rep. Jay Inslee about her decision Sunday night and urged him to run for governor.

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