Jeb says no to Senate run

From NBC's Mark Murray and Domenico Montanaro Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush , widely rumored to be mulling a run for the Senate in 2010, today closed the door on the speculation, saying he had decided not to run. Though he called the opportunity "compelling," he said "now is not the right time... ." Though Bush might have been hurt by his last name -- with a brother as president, whose approval rating is at historic lows -- he would have likely cleared the Republican field. Now, it's a wide open race to see who will replace outgoing Republican Sen. Mel Martinez . Below is the full statement from Bush: ...( read more ) (link)