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Coburn says he'll announce plans for 2010 on June 1
No GOP opponent is expected if he seeks another term.

RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN TICKER
U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn: The senator's comments Monday appear to be the most definite statement he has made on the issue since February 2007, when he offered a "guarantee" he would not run for re-election if a landmark ethics bill became law.

By JIM MYERS World Washington Bureau
Published: 5/20/2009 2:24 AM
Last Modified: 5/20/2009 4:24 AM

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, who has been something of a moving target when it comes to his plans for re-election in 2010, said he will make that announcement June 1.

The Oklahoma Republican revealed that schedule during an appearance at the Monday Meeting, whose monthly sessions draw conservatives in New York.

When asked to give the audience a Web site, Coburn shared his Senate Web site. Then came the teaser.

"I may have a Web site up for a campaign. I don't know," he said. "I will make an announcement June 1 as to my intentions."

Actually, Coburn for Senate 2010 already has a Web site that includes a "More information coming to this site soon!" statement.

The senator's comments Monday appear to be the most definite statement he has made on the issue since February 2007, when he offered a "guarantee" he would not run for re-election if a landmark ethics bill became law.

Coburn backed off that statement a few months later.

Since then, he has insisted — at least publicly — that he is undecided as to whether he will run for a second six-year term.

His 2010 campaign has not been all that active, but money should not be a factor. Coburn is an incumbent, and incumbents historically have the upper hand in fundraising.

Moreover, he would not be expected to draw a Republican challenger, and so far no Democrat has stepped forward to announce a challenge.

Jim Myers (202) 484-1424
jim.myers@tulsaworld.com By JIM MYERS World Washington Bureau

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Some reader comments for this story were copied from "Coburn to announce plans concerning second term in June," which was published on 5/19/2009.

	Report Comment Bodean, Tulsa (5/19/2009 10:05:34 AM) Oh no.... more Dr. "No"!!
	Report Comment concernedpapa, Kiefer (5/19/2009 10:05:39 AM) I am thiking he will run again and probably win. Of the two we now have I prefer him over Inhoffe, but I really believe we need to look to the future and not the past.
	Report Comment Bullhead, Nicut (5/19/2009 10:05:40 AM) "If elected, I will only do one term" Right.
	Report Comment Arbythree, Tulsa (5/19/2009 10:06:16 AM) Please go. GOBURN! GO!!
	Report Comment Tool Lady, Tulsa (5/19/2009 10:09:28 AM) He's a great American! 6 more years to give the Libs he*l!
	Report Comment Mich098, Tulsa (5/19/2009 10:10:54 AM) Unlike Inhofe, Coburn generally takes principled stands. He also has the flexibility to deal occasionally with the other side when they have a proposal that will benefit the American people. He does not denigrate, dehumanize or namecall his opponents like Inhofe. He behaves like a gentleman and a professional generally. That said, I do disagree with many of the positions he has taken, but I do so respectfully. The rest of the remaining southern republicans could certainly take a lesson from him and lower their shrill tone.
	Report Comment twoidhd, (5/19/2009 10:14:35 AM) Don't run Tom. Your time has passed and you and your kind are the EXACT cause of our sorry present. You have a boat load of money, so go away and HURRY!
	Report Comment Arbythree, Tulsa (5/19/2009 10:14:51 AM) "Principled stands" lose Oklahoma millions!! If Bob Kerr had that attitude, Oklahoma would still be a land-locked State!!
	Report Comment TK1, (5/19/2009 10:15:56 AM) A voice that challenges out of control spending and earmarks--we need the good doctor to stay on board.
	Report Comment nemisis, (5/19/2009 10:30:58 AM) Mr. coburn speaks with fork tongue,he say,s he wants info on the abuse with IHS and when it,s given to him we hear nothing more about it.He is not a friend of the indian or he would call for an investagation of the abuse that goes on with indian health service
	Report Comment Native, (5/19/2009 10:48:36 AM) I agree with Mich098 in that Senator Coburn votes mainly on principles, but can "work across the aisle" to help prevent stalemate and get things passed. Senator Coburn is a man of integrity and fights "pork barrel" projects on behalf of the tax payers. While this may cost Oklahoma appropriations, it does not escalate the national debt crisis spiraling out of control. On this issue he is not "straddling the fence" by talking against out of control spending and earmarks, but seeking pork projects on the other hand. Additionally, Senator Coburn is strongly against illegal immigration and amnesty, and Oklahoma needs a man of backbone on this position.
	Report Comment OPEN YOUR EYES TULSA, Tulsa (5/19/2009 11:49:32 AM) I hope he goes for it.
	Report Comment Loki, Broken Arrow (5/19/2009 12:22:27 PM) Attaching a rider to a credit card bill to allow guns in national parks suggests he is buttering up the Oklahoma electorate. Looks like Rooster Coburn will run again.
	Report Comment Homeplate2, Porum (5/19/2009 1:20:31 PM) Governor Henry please run for this Senate seat!
	Report Comment Okie1948, Tulsa (5/19/2009 5:24:07 PM) When Tom Coburn wins, we all win!
	Report Comment droopy, wagoner (5/19/2009 8:27:27 PM) Please run, Dr. Coburn. I really hope Henry runs against him, should be funny.
	Report Comment Tony G, Tulsa (5/20/2009 6:15:02 AM) Do NOT run again--Tom Cobourn is an embarrassment to Oklahoma.
	Report Comment Graychin, Eucha (5/20/2009 8:58:04 AM) Dr. One-Term Tom has grown to love Washington. He's running again, and you can bet the ranch on it. I wish he would go back to doctoring. In his present job he can't keep his Hippocratic Oath of "First do no harm."
	Report Comment Ignatz, Broken Bow (5/20/2009 9:16:49 AM) Probably the worst Senator ever elected from Oklahoma since Inhofe will claim the cleanup of Tar Creek as his only positive legacy. Dr. Tom has been a bomb throwing obstructionist who actually thinks he and he alone acts as God's only true believer in holding up legislation and appointments on religious grounds. True, he is not as mean-spirited or openly extremist as Inhofe, but that is no reason to laud him simply for acting the way decent people should behave. The bar Inhofe has set for even temperment is extremely low.
	Report Comment Tulsashooter, Tulsa (5/20/2009 2:10:16 PM) He is the only doctor in the Senate, health care is a major issue and Democrats want to replace him with some political hack who can't make a living doing real work!
	Report Comment vrcTulsa, Okmulgee (5/20/2009 4:09:30 PM) Am I the only one that finds this statement from the article, which is a quote from Coburn to be interesting?: "...when he offered a "guarantee" he would not run for re-election if a landmark ethics bill became law." Hmm...does Coburn have an issue with ethics? YIKES!
	Report Comment Overtaxed, Tulsa (5/21/2009 8:39:59 PM) Yo Tom, run baby, run. Teddy Chappaquiddick & Robt KKK Byrd cant hold a candle to your beacon. You da man among wimps.

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