It’s looking like Senator Gregg won’t be running in 2010, unless, of course, he turns out to be the kind of person who might change his mind at the last minute. Boston Globe:

CONCORD, N.H.—Just about the only thing Sen. Judd Gregg’s bombshell didn’t disrupt was the lineup of those hoping to win his seat in 2010.
After withdrawing his nomination as Commerce secretary Thursday, Gregg said he doesn’t plan to run for re-election in 2010. He didn’t give specifics, telling reporters, “Sometimes, there’s other things to do in life.”
Gregg, a Republican serving his third term, had agreed to join President Obama’s Cabinet only if his departure wouldn’t disrupt the balance of power in the Senate. Gov. John Lynch, a Democrat, agreed to appoint Republican J. Bonnie Newman, who in turn agreed not to run for a full term in 2010. Democrats didn’t get the seat they wanted but were looking forward to competing for an open seat in 2010 rather than face Gregg.
That’s where things remain despite Thursday’s shake-up.
U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes, a Democrat beginning his second term in Washington, was quick to announce his candidacy after Gregg was nominated and said Thursday he intends to remain a candidate. He also took a swipe at Gregg, saying Gregg was passing up a chance to bring about the change that the American people clearly want.