Gov. Rick Snyder
Update: Thursday, 7:16 p.m. -- Gov. Rick Snyder confirms that he won't run for president in 2016, rThe Detroit News and others report.
"I will continue to tell Michigan's comeback story nationally because our reinvention should not be unique to just our state. In addition, being loud and proud about Michigan can help grow our state by attracting more investment, businesses, and new residents," a statement from the Republican governor says.
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From earlier today
After much public speculation, Gov. Rick Snyder has decided not to run for president in 2016, the Washington publication Politico reports.
Citing two unnamed sources familiar with his plans, reporter Alex Isenstadt of Politico reports that Snyder has been traveling across the country in recent weeks but has decided against a White House bid.
Politico, citing "one source close Snyder," said Snyder expressed concern about the time commitment for a national campaign.
“He is concerned about solving the problems in Michigan and the time commitment needed for out-of-state travel,” one source said.
Snyder did little to quash speculation that his national travels indicated a possible campaign exploration.
Related coverage today:
This Detroit Journalist Does Better Than Rick Snyder in Presidential Race Poll
