A second Republican in as many weeks announced today he will not challenge Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.). Former state senator Dan Webster had been seriously considering a bid, but said he was following his gut in not running.

"After much prayer and thoughtful consideration, I have decided not to run for the United States House of Representatives, District 8," Webster said, according to Florida news outlets. "This has been a very difficult decision for me personally, especially because of the tremendous outpouring of support that has flooded me from all sides."

Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty said last week that he will not be running, leaving Webster as the assumed frontrunner in the GOP primary. Now, Webster's decision leaves several others to compete in what will likely be a costly and competitive primary: restaurant supply company owner Jerry Pierce; real estate developer Armando Gutierrez Jr.; Patricia Sullivan, a stay-at-home mother; and Dan Fanelli, a former pilot.

In his short time in Congress, Grayson has earned exposure for speaking his mind, most recently for his performance arguing for health care reform on the House floor.

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