Jowers Exit Clears Path for Herbert?

"Kirk Jowers, a prominent Utah political scientist, will not seek the Republican nomination in next year's special election for governor. His decision provides a clearer path for newly installed GOP Gov. Gary R. Herbert .... Herbert, however, is not assured at this point of a free ride to the 2010 nomination. Among the Republicans being mentioned as possible challengers are two state senators, John Valentine and Steve Urquhart, and state House Speaker David Clark."