The phones were exploding with anticipation on Thursday with political insiders speculating who might step forward to run for the 2nd District congressional seat that suddenly came into play with Jake LaTurner's abrupt announcement he would not seek reelection.
More than a half-dozen names started circulating within an hour of LaTurner's announcement during the lunch hour Thursday.
Here's who's been mentioned as possible candidates and what they said - or didn't say.
Former Attorney General Derek Schmidt: The former . . .
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