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Video More from Northern Virginia Outspoken, and sometimes controversial, republican politician Corey Stewart has decided it is time to step out of the political ring -- at least for now. “Politics sucks, it really does.” Stewart laughed, offering up a laundry list of grievances, common among campaigning politicians; too much time on the road, unhealthy eating, time away from family. “It’s time for me to move on to other things.” said the 50-year-old, sitting in his Woodbridge office. After 15 years on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, Stewart has decided not to seek a fourth term “I’m just not excited by the board anymore, I’ve been doing this for a long time.” Stewart also plans to leave state politics for the foreseeable future. “It’s going to be very, very difficult for any Republican to win statewide in Virginia unless [Republicans are] able to catch up to the Democrats in voter registration.” Stewart admitted the announcement does not ensure he will stay out of politics for good. “No I don’t think so, [politics is] in my blood. It’s everything I’ve wanted to do since I was a little kid.” For now, Stewart plans to focus on his international trade law practice, which he said took a hit during the elections, but is doing “good,” now. He also plans to focus on his wife, Maria’s goals. “Maybe someday, I’ll come back [to politics] and I’m a fighter, I love to fight and I love politics,” he said. Despite seemingly retreating from politics, the former Trump campaign state co-chairman said he plans to reach out to the Trump administration, in hopes of discussing potential employment opportunities.