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Subscribe to RSSBARBOUR: In Iowa, the AP's Glover interviewed Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour. Glover's lead: "Though he's faced some criticism on such matters, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says he carries no political baggage because of his positions on racial issues."
After meeting with Iowa’s governor and other state leaders, Haley Barbour told reporters that he would decide whether to run for president in April, the New York Times adds. “‘There’s a lot that enters into it,’ Mr. Barbour told reporters at Iowa’s Statehouse. ‘I have been political director of the White House under Ronald Reagan, and I understand what I’m getting into. I’m 63 years old and this is a 10-year commitment if you run and get elected, you’re committing yourself for re-election and so you’ve got to be prepared for a 10-year commitment and that’s the majority of the rest of my productive life.’”
HUCKABEE: "An impending book tour could help Mike Huckabee decide whether to seek the GOP nomination for president in 2012, the former Arkansas governor said Monday," The Hill writes. "Quite frankly, part of the process is to be able to gauge reaction to the message," Huckabee said.
“Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) doesn't like the idea of Republicans calling a ‘truce’ on social issues to focus on fixing the economy -- but that doesn't mean he's eager to take on the man pushing that message, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R),” National Journal writes. “‘I'm a fan of Mitch Daniels,’ Huckabee said on a conference call with reporters Monday, adding that Daniels has ‘an extraordinary skill set not only to be governor but to be president.’”
PALIN: “A new memoir from an embittered former aide to Sarah Palin includes a trove of emails that vividly illustrate her intense focus on image and depiction in the media,” Politico writes. “The still-unpublished manuscript, obtained by POLITICO, reveals Palin, as a candidate for governor, penning letters-to-the-editor in praise of herself, to be sent under other names. It blames the candidate for inflaming, rather than ignoring, scurrilous rumors. And it quotes her pledging to avoid appearing on any network other than Fox News, referring to the rest as “the bad guys.”
PAWLENTY: The Concord Monitor runs a photo of a guest holding Tim Pawlenty’s book at an event yesterday for the Merrimack County Republican Committee.
THUNE: “This Presidents Day marks a week until Sen. John Thune's self-imposed deadline on whether or not to run for the highest office in the land. Even as the day draws nearer, Thune isn't dropping many hints about his intentions,” writes KDLT.
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No one cares about SNO CONE Barbie !
Agree. I said back when she (belatedly) commented on the Giffords shooting that she was toast from there on out. This seals the deal.
(Still a tad scarry, though, to know there were SO MANY people that voted for her to be the Vice President of the United States of America. There are many that STILL support her. You will see some of their comments on here today).
Just wanted to post and say I think Amy B of Portland, ME is the most brilliant, thoughtful, and articulate person to leave a comment on this thread and I encourage everyone to vote her up, and not just because she's very attractive, well groomed, and related to people who serve in the military.
Thank you in advance.
Amy,
I adore you and you totally stole my meme!
But how about that Barbour comment on the 10 year committment,...funny how no Republicans were pointing that out while dear old John was trying to seek the Win at 72,...
I cannot wait to see the first debate of potentials on the Republican side. Feisty better have that popcorn maker working SERIOUS overtime!
You betcha:-)
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This Palin/ Bachmann / Gop are responsible the the AZ massacre .They incite riot and step back to watch it unfold !......Then say look what you did !!! 2012 is so close !
Man got sit your dumb azz down. You are another one of those conspiracy theory idiots. That is one of the most ignorant statements made today.
No one incited a riot. Evidently you have never lived where an actual riot has broken out.
None of those people are really relevant. Barack won't lose to anything but a high unemployment rate.
This supposed tell all book tells nothing new, most people with an ounce of common sense knew that Sarah Palin is a vain, shallow, vindictive person. Her speeches have shown that. Caribou Barbie, the Great Pretender. And a hearty thank you to John McCain for foisting this .......person off on us.
Did you vote for her? There you go...thanks and kick rocks. I believe you know what that means hence being your advertising for 11th armored calvary unit.
What millions have you earned? You definately didn't earn it in the military. Stop hatin' on the woman because she is popular. The more people like you disrespect her, the more popular she gets.
MSNBC , you should know better. Don' t dare mention a former Alaska Governor; the moonbats will start howling like, well, moonbats.
The lamer-than- lame 'jokes' about Palin reminds one of the Seinfeld episode, where a failed comedian says..."comedy gold, Jerry. comedy gold..."
Amy B. Portland is INDEED the most brilliant, as well as the most beautiful candidate besides being well-groomed. I plan to be a blind sycophant regardless of any and all evidence to the contrary, up to and including actual personal observation. I will defend her most egregious inconsistencies and make excuses for evidence to the contrary of my defense, and call the evil perpetrators "Amy Haters." Let the campaign begin. I don't care what she's running for, she's well-qualified and has my vote, because, well, she's is well-groomed and has relatives in the military.