Washington (CNN) GOP Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee decided he will not run for re-election after reconsidering his decision to retire last year, his chief of staff said Tuesday. His decision puts an end to months of speculation that he might reverse his decision to retire. "Over the past several months, Senator Corker has been encouraged by people across Tennessee and in the Senate to reconsider his decision not to seek re-election," his chief of staff Todd Womack said in a statement. Corker had conversations with a few colleagues earlier this month about whether he should reconsider his decision to not seek re-election this year, GOP sources told CNN. Corker's decision sets up a likely general election between GOP Rep. Marsha Blackburn and former Gov.

Source: CNN February 27, 2018 15:52 UTC