Nightly News | February 09, 2011
Sen. Jim Webb won't seek re-election
Virginia Democrat Jim Webb, a decorated Marine Corps veteran from the Vietnam War, former Pentagon official and published author, will serve a single term. His departure could strengthen GOP chances of re-gaining the Senate. NBC's Brian Williams reports.
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BRIAN WILLIAMS, anchor: There was news earlier in the day from Washington that a prominent senator has chosen not to run for re-election. Virginia Democrat Jim Webb , a decorated Marine Corps veteran from the Vietnam War , former Pentagon official, a published author, won his race narrowly and will just serve a single term. His departure could strengthen GOP chances of regaining the Senate .