Lubbock Mayor Glen Robertson has been making news this week concerning his political future.  The two-term mayor (Lubbock mayoral terms are two years each) has admitted to be considering a run for the 19th Congressional District of Texas in 2016.

Tuesday, on Lubbock's First News, on KFYO, Robertson said, "I haven’t made my mind up. I was approached a couple of years ago and decided that the time wasn’t right. I’ve been approached again very recently, as early as December. Some people tried to read between the lines at the State of the City Address and decided that I was running. I’m considering it but I will tell you, it’s a long ways off. Right now my job is Mayor of Lubbock and that’s what I’m trying to focus on."

Well, on Wednesday, Washington, D.C. news outlet Politico contacted Robertson and he provided a detailed statement reiterating his consideration for running for Congress.

"I have been approached by numerous people and groups and asked if I would consider running for US Congress representing District 19 in Texas. I indicated in my recent State of the City address, that I am extremely concerned about the future of cotton farming. Our current Ag Bill is strictly an insurance bill when it comes to cotton and we are rapidly reaching a point where our growers cannot compete with foreign countries who are producing cotton with technology that our growers have paid for.

"This statement unleashed speculation about a possible run for Congress. When I have been asked recently if I was considering running, I have replied the only way I know how, and that is to simply say yes. I am giving serious consideration to running for Congress and feel that it is critical that District 19 find effective leadership for the future of our district.

"I am very concerned not only about farming, but also our national debt, our failing health care system, national defense including border security, comprehensive immigration policies and tax reform. I believe these issues should take priority and that district 19 deserves a Congressman that will represent our district in regards to these critical areas and others. I will give this decision the time and consideration that it deserves. I do not take this decision lightly nor the responsibility the job requires. I will reach a decision within the next few months out of respect to the citizens I currently represent as well as other potential candidates."

If Mayor Robertson were to resign from his office later this year, a special election would be held to fill the mayor's office vacancy and then the regular mayoral election would be held in May 2016.

Congressman Randy Neugebauer, representative for the 19th Congressional District since 2003, has made no public comments concerning Mayor Robertson's overtures this week.

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