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Haley Barbour for President in 2012?

By Paul Bedard

April 26, 2009 RSS Feed Print

By Paul Bedard, Washington Whispers

His reputation is on the rise, thanks to his post-Katrina successes in Mississippi. But Gov. Haley Barbour won't make a commitment to run for president in 2012, as some friends urge. Recalling some old advice he gave to candidates after President Clinton won, Barbour says Republicans should first focus on constituents and the 2010 midterm election. "What's good for the goose," he says, "is good for the gander." So should we come back in 2011 and ask? "If I'm still around," he says, not closing the door to a run.

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Barbour-Bachmann 2012.

Eric of CA 3:41PM July 12, 2010

I like Palin, but I don't think either she nor Romney are viable candidates. I am not Barbour's biggest fan, but he has given us a tough love fiscal balance that has helped our state when others are failing.

Paula Smith of MS 11:29AM June 09, 2010

After just hearing this guy speak on cnn about the oil spill I can't believe that this is the same guy that you all are speaking of in the previous comments. He just said that this is not a catastrophe. "Come enjoy our beaches, play, golf, pay a little sales tax. Also that it is not poisonous or a danger to anyone. Why doesn't he just go swimming in it. I can't even say what I really think cause it would not be appropriate but this guy will never run for president on this planet.

sugNasty of WI 9:53PM June 04, 2010

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