Blunt says he's 'absolutely at peace' with decision not to run

Thursday, January 24, 2008

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Matt Blunt says he simply lost his sense of mission. That's the best, and essentially only, explanation he is providing for why he will not seek re-election this year.

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