Baron Paul Hillis a former U.S. Representative for Indiana's 9th congressional district, serving from 1999 to 2005 and from 2007 to 2011... (wikipedia)
I want to make lemonade out of the lemons that were dealt to me.
It is now clear that major irregularities did not occur.
In the final analysis this congressional race is always going to be a close race, whether there's a presidential race or governor's race or not. But is this a better year? Yes, this would probably be a better year.
While I do not agree with the tactics my opponent used to achieve this office, the voters have spoken and I respect their decision.
The call to public service is stronger than the politics of fear, ... I'm going to take back this seat in the 9th District.
I intend to run. But this is not a formal announcement. If the fundraising continues like it is, it's a no-brainer decision.