"Embattled Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) tapped down speculation Thursday that he is telling his allies that he will not seek re-election — but he appears to be leaning toward the exit door rather than seeking a fourth term."

So reports Roll Call. Nor does the Muck-encrusted Renzi appear to be doing much to deny that he's on his way out, either. He gave this choice quote to the paper: “To be honest, I was never going to be here a great while. I’m a businessman at heart.” The paper adds that a "senior leadership source" expects Renzi to retire.

Three Dems are competing for the chance to unseat Renzi, probably because of his Muck-prince status. TPMmuckraker's full coverage of Renzi is here.