Re: Run Dick Run - the 2008 question
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Seriously, think about it. How many political figures outside of the public forum have gotten Presidential nominations? Bush in 2000 (versus a nationally known McCain), Clinton in 92 (vs a much better known Jerry Brown), Carter in 76 (no one outside of GA knew who he was)... none of these guys were visable to the entire country when they ran. Running for President is a targeted mission.
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Yes but how many politicians were not currently in office when they ran? Other than Nixon. I think Reagan may have been the last.
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Frist is kinda between a rock and a hard place. He pledged to serve only 2 terms if elected, and he wants to uphold that pledge. However, I agree with you that it would be easier for him to be in the day-to-day spotlight as Senate Majority Leader.
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