Casino67 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 CNN.com:(CNN) - Republican Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour will not run for president in 2012, he announced in a statement Monday.The two-term governor and former chairman of the Republican Governor's Association has been actively exploring a presidential bid with trips to early presidential contest states.Although he is popular among Washington insiders, he has had trouble gaining traction in recent national polls.From Gov. Barbour:“I will not be a candidate for president next year. This has been a difficult, personal decision, and I am very grateful to my family for their total support of my going forward, had that been what I decided.“Hundreds of people have encouraged me to run and offered both to give and raise money for a presidential campaign. Many volunteers have organized events in support of my pursuing the race. Some have dedicated virtually full time to setting up preliminary organizations in critical, early states and to helping plan what has been several months of intensive activity.“I greatly appreciate each and every one of them and all their outstanding efforts. If I have disappointed any of them in this decision, I sincerely regret it.“A candidate for president today is embracing a ten-year commitment to an all-consuming effort, to the virtual exclusion of all else. His (or her) supporters expect and deserve no less than absolute fire in the belly from their candidate. I cannot offer that with certainty, and total certainty is required.“This decision means I will continue my job as Governor Mississippi, my role in the Republican Governors Association and my efforts to elect a new Republican president in 2012, as the stakes for the nation require that effort to be successful.” //End//________________Actually he may have been a good candidate if he weren't so 'country'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTexan Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 ... if he weren't so 'country'. I resent resemble that remark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 ... if he weren't so 'country'. I resent resemble that remark. uhhhhhhhhhh, present company excluded. I was born in KY so I was too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTexan Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I like Haley but looking at this Drudge photo... I keep thinking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I like Haley but looking at this Drudge photo... I keep thinking... Is the country ready for a Candidate from Mississippi? Apparently Haley thinks not. To bad I was impressed by his interview on Uncommon Knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceRimmer Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I never did think he'd run, but kept the idea alive long enough for the RNC to recruit a couple or three serious candidates besides Trump. His enthusiasm reminded me of Fred Thompson in '08 who didn't really have the heart for a full campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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