[Theodore R.]

My understanding is that Watts wants to earn big money and has no interest in returning to elective politics because the pay is too small for his needs.

[Rockitz]

My understanding is that Watts wants to earn big money and has no interest in returning to elective politics because the pay is too small for his needs.

...and he has too much integrity to make the big bucks as a US senator, which, of course has been done in spades by many others.

[fieldmarshaldj]

I don't think J.C. is going to stay away too long. He already stated in an interview that even after just a few months out of office, he already misses it. If Nickles retires, the national party will practically grab J.C. by the collar and drop kick him into the race.