Elway nixes '08 Senate run

Rocky Mountain News

Published January 17, 2007 at midnight

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Former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway has ruled out a run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Wayne Allard.

Elway spoke this morning with 850-AM KOA’s Steffan Tubbs and April Zesbaugh.

"I'm always surprised my name comes up every time," Elway said. "I have no intention of running."

Elway, a Republican, said he is flattered to be considered, but the "job is not my cup of tea."

"I have no intention now, but it's always intriguing when my name comes up," he said.

Elway said he looked at the job and what it does to a candidate's family and wants no part of it — for the time being.

Allard announced Monday is will not seek a third term.

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