Sen. Tom Davis Won't Challenge Graham or Haley in 2014

One of the most-talked about politicians in the state of South Carolina said Friday he won't run for Senator or Governor in 2014.

Sen. Tom Davis (R-Beaufort) told The Island Packet that he plans to serve out his term representing Beaufort County through 2016.

Among more conservative Republicans, Davis was thought of as the most likely challenger to Lindsey Graham. that he had no plans to challenge Graham, giving rise to speculation that he could seek the governor's office.

But on Friday, Davis put those rumors to rest.

In the story, Davis acknowledged that raising enough money to be competitive against Graham would be a full-time job and limit what he could accomplish in the State Senate. He said much the same about the prospects of taking on Haley, while criticizing the governor for using incentives to draw business to the state.

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