However , state Democrats , led by retiring Senator Carl Hatch , convinced Anderson to run for Hatch 's seat against the formidable and distinguished diplomat Patrick J. Hurley .
Anderson considered retiring altogether after resigning from the cabinet .
State Democrats , led by retiring Senator Carl Hatch , convinced Anderson to run for Hatch 's seat against the formidable and distinguished diplomat Patrick J. Hurley .
Anderson considered retiring altogether after resigning from the cabinet .