Another GOP Retirement: Rep. Hobson

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We all know that Democrats often fail to seize opportunity. Every time I think, "go get 'em, guys!" they seem to let me down. But with all of the Senate and House seats that were already up for grabs, and this now the twelfth announced retirement, the bases couldn't be more loaded. Note to Democrats: don't let me down this time!

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Ohio Rep. Hobson to Retire

Rep. David Hobson, a nine-term Republican from Ohio, announced plans to retire Sunday, the 12th member of his party to do so since the beginning of the year.

"I wanted to go out on top," said Hobson, who said his health is good. He would have faced token opposition at best had he sought a new term.

The 71-year-old Hobson became the third member of the Ohio delegation to announce retirement plans. Rep. Ralph Regula, who has been in Congress since 1973, announced recently he will not run again. Rep. Deborah Pryce, who narrowly won re-election in 2006, had previously said her current term will be her last. . .

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