A little more on yesterday’s Las Vegas Sun report on Ensign’s intent to run for re-election in 2012. This part of the story caught our eye:
When asked Monday whether he had any thoughts about stepping down, Ensign said his supporters are sending one message: “They say, ‘Don’t.’â”
… [Ensign said] his support is coming from his fellow senators as well as those “on both sides” of Senate leadership.
Ensign said his supporters are telling him, “Keep your head up. This thing will pass.”
We were curious about this alleged support from Senate leadership, so we asked Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) whether he’s urged Ensign to keep his Senate seat.
“These are the kinds of personal decisions that Senator Ensign will have to make,” said Reid’s spokesman, Jim Manley.