J.C. Watts rules out run for Oklahoma governor

 
By Chris Casteel - Washington Bureau
Published: May 22, 2009

WASHINGTON — J.C. Watts is not running for governor next year.

The former Oklahoma congressman and football star said today his "current business and contractural obligations create hurdles'' he can't overcome to make a race.

Watts, 51, runs a public relations and consulting company in Washington and has been working to launch a black television news channel.

A Republican, Watts served in Congress fr...


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