Pataki Weighs 2008 Bid, Travels to Iowa

[leftchick]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050715/ap_on_re_us/pataki_iowa

ALBANY, N.Y. - New York Gov. George Pataki is weighing a presidential bid in 2008 amid speculation fueled by a trip to Iowa, the state whose caucuses kick off the White House selection process.


The moderate Republican is seriously looking at a re-election bid in 2006 and "the possibility of seeking national office in 2008," said a New York Republican familiar with Pataki's thinking. The individual spoke on condition of anonymity to not get ahead of the governor publicly.

Pataki planned to attend this weekend's National Governors Association meeting in Iowa, an event he has typically avoided in the past.

Last year, Pataki hired a new team of advisers with political experience in Iowa and he has courted Iowa politicians with events at the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City and at President Bush's inauguration in January.

[DURHAM D]

1. And I want to be a movie star. eom

[Talismom]

2. If Spitzer runs against him in 2006, that zero Pataki can kiss it goodbye!

He's been a dreadful governor and is so devoid of personality (forget insight!) of any kind--he makes Gore look like Mr. Excitement for sure!

[WI_DEM]

3. that's funny

Pataki is in serious trouble in NY and can't depend on winning re-election. As far as the presidency--he'll never make it.