Thursday, March 15, 2012

Utah AG Shurtleff suspends US Senate campaign

Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff suspended his campaign for U.S. Senate on Wednesday, saying he needs to spend more time with a daughter who is experiencing severe mental health problems.

It wasn't immediately clear whether Shurtleff would drop out of the race altogether.

Campaign spokesman Jason Powers declined to comment, although a news conference was scheduled for later Wednesday.

Shurtleff is one of several Republicans challenging U.S. Sen. Bob Bennett for the GOP nomination this spring.

Shurtleff was considered Bennett's most serious challenger, although Bennett has maintained a sizable fundraising lead.

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