Former GWB foreign policy adviser Dan Senor won’t challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D.) in the New York Senate race.

Senor’s statement:

Over the past few weeks, I took a very serious look at running for the Senate seat in New York.
I ultimately decided this wasn’t the right time in my family and business life for me to run.
I was privileged to meet so many thoughtful, impressive, and energetic people as I explored this race, and I was very gratified by their enthusiasm. I will continue to look for ways to advance the policy debate here in New York, especially on issues that I am most concerned about: America’s declining economic competitiveness, skyrocketing deficits and taxes, a national security strategy that is drifting and a morally equivalent foreign policy that is troubling.
There are a number of terrific opportunities for Republicans in 2010 — including in this Senate race — and I will lend a hand wherever I can be helpful. I love this state, and I intend to stay involved in matters that affect it.