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Corker Oddly Quiet On Whether He Might Change His Mind On Retirement

The Tennessee Republican senator is not denying reports that he is mulling over whether to run for re-election this year after all. Corker announced his retirement plans in September.

Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., has been uncharacteristically mum this week when asked to comment on reports that he may change his mind about retiring this year.

"I don't really have anything to say," Corker told NPR Monday evening.

Reports surfaced over the weekend, , that some forces within the GOP were prodding Corker to reconsider over concerns

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