BREAKING NEWS: Now that's unexpected. Is Haley bailing out on district 22?

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Got a reader report this AM on news from the Huron Daily Plainsman:
There is a story in the Huron Plainsman today (2-19-06). Pat Haley is going to run for the City Commission seat being vacated by Ron Volesky. He says he will not be a candidate for the state legislature this year.
Tim, thanks for this breaking news!

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