Again, strike Brian Sullivan's name from the list of folks considering running for governor in 2010.

The Republican businessman said he wouldn't run for governor this summer and, despite more recent urging for him to re-consider, he is still not running.

"In June, I announced that I would not run for governor in 2010. However, in the following months, I received many requests from Republican activists to reconsider that decision. As a result, two weeks ago I asked some friends to sound out the opinions of party leaders about the possibility of my candidacy and to understand the challenges of a late entry into the race," he said in a statement. "Though I received much gratifying encouragement to run, I concluded that my business obligations would prevent me from dedicating the time needed to run an effective campaign. Accordingly, I will not reconsider my previous decision, and I will not be a candidate for governor next year."

That he received "many requests" him to reconsider and he received "encouragement" may be a sign of some disappointment in the current field of candidates in the Republican race.