The Hill is reporting that Congressman John Shadegg (R-AZ) will not seek re-election.

I e-mailed the Congressman the following note:

Dear Congressman Shadegg,

This is Ross Kaminsky.  You may recall that we met at the Broadmoor in CO Springs last year.

I’m really sorry for the nation to hear that you will retire.  I suppose the good news is that the GOP should hold the seat in a year as bad as 2010 should be for the Dems.  But that’s not much comfort since I care much more for liberty than for the Republican Party and thought you to be one of the few true champions of liberty in Congress.

I hope that you will continue the fight for liberty and capitalism, and I hope that your future will bring you great success and enjoyment.

All the best,
Ross Kaminsky