State Democratic Party chairman John Temporiti is heralding Secretary of State Robin Carnahan’s decision not to challenge Attorney General Jay Nixon for governor.

Temporiti — who has made a point of trying to prevent multi-candidate Democratic primaries — said he had no hand in Carnahan’s action.

 He said the two had not talked since speculation arose surrounding her possible bid for governor. But in an interview before her statement was issued, he said, “In my heart of hearts, I think she will do the right thing.”

From his perspective, she apparently did.