Sen. Saxby Chambliss won't run for re-election in 2014; Joe Scarborough has a case of the sads

Sen. Saxby Chambliss is reportedly scrapping plans to run for a third term in 2014.

Saxby Chambliss had $1.398,945 cash on hand…. as he announces retirement (as of late 2012 report)

— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 25, 2013

The Georgia Republican was expected to face a tough primary battle.

Bye, Saxby. http://t.co/KFzi5gZG

— Allie Gravitt (@alliegravitt) January 25, 2013

I guess Saxby realized GA voters think he suxbys. #caring cc: @EWErickson

— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) January 25, 2013

Saxby Chambliss retiring after someone threatens to reveal that his real first name is CLARENCE.

— David Freddoso (@freddoso) January 25, 2013

http://twitter.com/EWErickson/statuses/294824511113670659

Aww. Joe Scarborough is taking the news hard.

Sad to see Saxby Chambliss leave the Senate. He was a bedrock conservative who would still reach across the aisle when best for America.

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) January 25, 2013

The fact Chambliss was attacked by the far right shows how misguided many have become. He had a 96% ACU rating and a 100% Eagle Forum rating

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) January 25, 2013

And the speculation begins:

http://twitter.com/FixAaron/statuses/294825036542529537

Herman Cain?

— David Freddoso (@freddoso) January 25, 2013

Paging Tom Price:

http://twitter.com/jaycaruso/statuses/294825316088696832

Update:

If a Gingrich run means the return of Newt Judges You, we may have to issue an endorsement!

If Gingrich runs for the Senate, Newt Judges You returns.

— Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) January 25, 2013

Update:

Erick Erickson says he won’t be one of the candidates.

http://twitter.com/EWErickson/statuses/294842259403325440

Update:

Chambliss releases a statement:

Saxby Chambliss: "After much contemplation and reflection, I have decided not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2014"

— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) January 25, 2013

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Chambliss: "I have no doubt that had I decided to be a candidate, I would have won re-election."

— Niels Lesniewski (@nielslesniewski) January 25, 2013

Saxby Chambliss, in statement: "“Instead, this is about frustration"

— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 25, 2013

Chambliss – "frustration, both at a lack of leadership from the White House and at the dearth of meaningful action from Congress"

— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 25, 2013

Chambliss statement:"For our nation to be strong, for our country to prosper, we cannot continue to play politics with the American economy"

— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 25, 2013

Full statement:

After much contemplation and reflection, I have decided not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2014.

This is… http://t.co/OKvRMt09

— Saxby Chambliss (@SaxbyChambliss) January 25, 2013

Rep. Tom Price reacts:

Thank you, @SaxbyChambliss, for your service to our beloved state of Georgia. http://t.co/YcITE8s4

— Tom Price (@RepTomPrice) January 25, 2013