Heath Shuler, Dem from NC, Won't Seek 4th Term

He's the sixth member of the moderate Blue Dog coalition to retire for 2012

Blue Dog Democrat Rep. Heath Shuler retires

Rep. Heath Shuler, D-N.C.,  a prominent member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog coalition as well as a former Washington Redskins quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist, announced Thursday that he would not seek reelection in 2012.

Blue Dog Heath Shuler won't seek re-election

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Rep. Heath Shuler, D-N.C., a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition in the U.S. House, said he won't seek re-election in November.

Heath Shuler, Moderate Democrat from North Carolina, Announces He Won't Seek 4th Term

Heath Shuler, the North Carlina Congressman chairman of the centrist Democrat Blue Dog coalition, announced today he will not seek fourth term in the House of Representatives this fall. He’s the sixth member of the moderate Blue Dog coalition to retire heading into the 2012...

Heath Shuler Won't Seek Re-election

Heath Shuler, the North Carolina chairman of the centrist Democrat Blue Dog coalition, announced today he will not seek a fourth term in the House of Representatives this fall.

Blue Dog Democrat won't seek re-election to House

(CNN) – Democratic Rep. Health Shuler of North Carolina will not seek re-election this November. Shuler, a prominent Blue Dog Democrat, was first elected in 2006 but faced a tough re-election bid due to new redistricting lines. Follow the Ticker on Twitter: @PoliticalTicker "This was not an easy decision. However, I am confident that it [...]

Shuler's retirement is bad news for Blue Dogs

Congressman Heath Shuler speaks at an electric charging station in Asheville in December. He will not seek re-election in November. / Bill Sanders/wsanders@ citizen-times.com

Blue Dog Democrat Heath Shuler to retire from Congress

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) - Democratic U.S. Representative Heath Shuler said on Thursday he would not seek a fourth term representing a North Carolina congressional district that was redrawn to include more Republican voters.

Ross Communications Director, Brad Howard, Moving To Blue Dog Post

Democratic Rep. Mike Ross’ communications director, Brad Howard, is moving to a new post. Howard will become the communications director for the Blue Dog Coalition in the House of Representatives. Dustin Smith will be the new communications director for Ross. Smith, an Arkansas native and Henderson State University graduate, has been with Congressman Ross for more than [...]

Rep. Heath Shuler won't seek reelection

North Carolina Blue Dog faced tough battle for new term following redistricting; says he never wanted to be "career politician"

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@cspanwj What blue dog coalition? I thought 2010 put an end to that charade.

@cspanwj What blue dog coalition? I thought 2010 put an end to that charade.

The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thinned even more with Rep. Heath Shuler’s retirement announcement today http://t.co/UUSB7bfd

The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thinned even more with Rep. Heath Shuler’s retirement announcement today http://t.co/UUSB7bfd

RT @rollcallpols: Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

RT @rollcallpols: Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

RT @rollcallpols: Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

RT @rollcallpols: Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

RT @rollcallpols: Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

RT @rollcallpols: Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

RT @rollcallpols: Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

RT @rollcallpols: Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

RT @rollcallpols: Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

RT @rollcallpols: Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

RT @rollcallpols: Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

RT @rollcallpols: Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

Rep. Heath Shuler, D-N.C., a prominent member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog coalition as well as a... http://t.co/lhpApN31

Rep. Heath Shuler, D-N.C., a prominent member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog coalition as well as a... http://t.co/lhpApN31

RT @rollcallpols: Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

RT @rollcallpols: Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

Roll Call Politics: Heath Shuler Latest in Long Line of Blue Dog Losses: The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thi... http://t.co/QJ7UrskE

Heath Shuler, Dem from NC, Won't Seek 4th Term: He's the sixth member of the moderate Blue Dog coalition to reti... http://t.co/TpWs2dGp

Heath Shuler, Dem from NC, Won't Seek 4th Term: He's the sixth member of the moderate Blue Dog coalition to reti... http://t.co/TpWs2dGp

Congratulations @bradhoward06 RT @mcookar: Mike Ross's Communication Dir. Brad Howard leaving to go work for Blue Dog Coalition.

Congratulations @bradhoward06 RT @mcookar: Mike Ross's Communication Dir. Brad Howard leaving to go work for Blue Dog Coalition.

RT @mcookAR: Mike Ross's Communication Dir. Brad Howard leaving to go work for Blue Dog Coalition. Dustin Smith, longtime Ross staffer, replaces Howard.

RT @mcookAR: Mike Ross's Communication Dir. Brad Howard leaving to go work for Blue Dog Coalition. Dustin Smith, longtime Ross staffer, replaces Howard.