Utah AG Shurtleff drops out of US Senate race

[Terri]

By BROCK VERGAKIS
Associated Press
November 5, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff on Wednesday dropped out of a U.S. Senate race to spend more time with a 17-year-old daughter who is suffering from severe mental health problems and has attempted suicide in the past.

"It is absolutely 100 percent based on my daughter and my family's needs," Shurtleff (SHIRT'-liff) said in an interview. "Whether she survives depends on the next year, and so the Senate race had to give."

Shurtleff was one of several Republicans challenging U.S. Sen. Bob Bennett for the GOP nomination this spring. He was considered Bennett's most serious challenger, although Bennett has maintained a sizable fundraising lead.

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[MamaCat]

Of course they didn't mention the other Republicans in the race, Cherilyn Eagar (whom I have been volunteering for), Tim Bridgewater, and James Williams.

My sincere best wishes go out to Mark and his family in dealing with and resolving their difficulties.