Carmona decides to jump into Arizona's Senate race

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former Surgeon General Richard Carmona is plunging into politics and says he will run for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, giving Democrats a candidate they believe will appeal to moderate and independent voters.

Carmona served as surgeon general under President George W. Bush, but was highly critical of the administration after he left and Democrats have aggressively recruited him to run under their banner. He will attempt to succeed retiring Sen. Jon Kyl.

The 61-year-old Carmona moved back to Tucson after his surgeon general stint. He says he believes that Washington is broken and noted that his experience as a surgeon and deputy sheriff taught him to work with others to get results.

Carmona describes himself as a fierce independent. He will run against Don Bivens in the Democratic primary.

[Ptah]

1. I think he'll win handily.

I'm glad he is willing to accept the challenge.

:woohoo: