Randy “Duke” Cunningham will not Seek Re-Election

California Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham announced today that he will not seek re-election next year.

A California congressman who is under federal investigation for his dealings with a defense contractor announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election.

U.S. Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham made the disclosure at a hastily arranged news conference.

“The time has come for me to conclude the public chapter in my life,” the eight-term San Diego-area Republican said, reading from a brief written statement. “Quite simply, right now I may not be the strongest candidate.”

Cunningham did not take questions before ducking back into a library on the California State University campus in San Marcos.

Cunningham has been shadowed by questions concerning his relationship with Mitchell Wade, the founder of MZM Inc., a defense firm.

Good for Cunningham

Better for the California Republican Party

Best for constituents in California Congressional District 50

What made the Duke think he could get away with this shit in today’s world?