BREAKING NEWS: One Term for Mayor Hardberger

The rumormill site, San Antonio Lightning, is reporting that current Mayor Phil Hardberger will not seek a second term.

This puts Julian Castro as the favorite for the '07 election with current city council members Roger Flores, Richard Perez, Art Hall, and Chip Haas all in the hunt. I wouldn't be surprised if Roland Gutierrez gets in so he can improve his chances instead of running against an incumbent.

If the rumor pans out, expect immediate analysis. The site says there will be more news at 9 p.m. tonight.

UPDATE: Matt Flores has Christian Archer's response and The Jeff has their thoughts.

UPDATE: Shenanigans, here is TJ trying to explain what happend.