The StarNews‘ Patrick Cannon caught up with newly reelected Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo and asked him about the pervasive rumor that state Democrats have recruited him to run for the nomination to replace Julia Boseman in Senate District 9. Saffo’s answer was interesting:

Saffo said people have approached him about running, before and after Boseman’s announcement. But, he said, as mayor, after meetings and other events, he can always go home. As a member of the General Assembly, he’d have to spend considerable time in the state capital, a prospect he’d have to talk over with his wife, Renee.

He also said whoever jumps in the race would have to immediately begin to raise money and campaign for a potential primary in May.

“It’s a serious commitment to the individual as well as to the community,” Saffo said of the job.

Sounds to me like Saffo would like to be in the Senate but isn’t so sure that 2010 is the right time to run. Given recent trends, it’s the kind of response that many experienced Democratic politicians will have to recruitment talks. Doesn’t mean they won’t ultimately say yes, but it does mean that the recruiters will find the task expensive.

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