GOP Sen. Santorum Rules Out 2008 Bid

[Newsjock]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/25/AR2005072501010.html


The Associated Press
Monday, July 25, 2005; 4:59 PM

WASHINGTON -- Republican Sen. Rick Santorum said Monday he has no intention to seek the presidency in 2008.

... "I have six children ages 4-14. And the idea of coming off a race of the intensity that I am engaged in at this point and turning around and running another two-year campaign for president is not something that I believe is in the best interest of my family," Santorum said in an online interview with The Washington Post.

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[GCP]

1. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

There's skeletons a rattlin' :evilgrin:

[Tesla]

2. I think there is something in his closet

that might come out!!!

[UrbScotty]

8. Like a box turtle? (nt)

[warrens]

3. Guys who lose Senate races aren't likely to win a presidential one

And he's going to get clobbered next year.

[Wetzelbill]

5. it's looking like it, that's for sure

[HockeyMom]

22. Don't worry,

Bush will APPOINT him to something. Just like Asscroft.

[UrbScotty]

4. So he cares about his own family, but not anyone else's? (nt)

[DefenseLawyer]

6. In other words

"When I lose my Senate seat in 2006, the RNC will stop returning my calls"

[Wetzelbill]

7. I almost wish he would

I like it when the GOP puts out he craziest people possible. I hope Tom Tancredo runs too.

[OKNancy]

13. Me too, he's such a loser

or looser as the Freeps would put it.

[Wetzelbill]

16. ha!

[eleny]

9. Oh - My sides! My sides!

:rofl:

[Hobarticus]

10. "I'm falling in the polls, and will be fighting for my Senate seat..."

I got bigger fish to fry.

[Wabbajack]

11. He's knows he's not viable

He's stupid but he's not stupid.

[sinkingfeeling]

12. Birth control can help with that problem!

[William769]

14. I wished he would run

So he can get his ass pounced on!

[Greeby]

15. Yup

Heres hoping Jon Stewart verbally slaughters him tonight :toast:

[MODemocrat]

26. I'm dreading his appearance on Jon Stewart's show tonight

John has so many republicans as guests, but most of the time he gets the best of them. Hopefully, Santorium will not be an exception.

[ovidsen]

17. Same old Santorum...

Here's the whole online chat for your perusal. Please have a sickness bag at the ready:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2005/07/20/DI2005072001515.html

I, too, can't wait for his appearance with Jon Stewart.

[brentspeak]

18. We need to start a campaign in favor of Santorum for GOP nominee!

Sen.Santorum, don't give up just yet! I urge you to pursue the Republican nomination for president.

I assure you, you'll be doing your country a great service if you are chosen as the GOP candidate.

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[hippiegranny]

19. in other words...

"I know I blew my chance when I gambled and lost on the Schiavo deal."

[alcibiades_mystery]

20. That fucker'll be lucky to hold his Senate seat

We're working like hell here in PA to send the Senator from Virginia back to, well, Virginia. Sorry Virginia, but we don't want him!

[Pystoff]

21. Like Sen. Anal Leakage (R of course) has a chance?

[hopein08]

23. Gee, such a crying shame...

:sarcasm::sarcasm:or not

He'd never win, especially since he'll lose the Senate in 2006. Who would want someone who can't win a Senate re-election campaign to run for president? Not even Jerry Falwell, I'd say.

Regarding the kids, my first thought was "poor things" and my mom's was "but it's not like he'd have to take them out of school!":rofl:

That's perfect.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

24. Ah, yes, "more time with my family", where have I heard that before?

n/t

[zbdent]

25. That means he's the shoe-in

Hmm, where have I heard that sentiment expressed before - "I don't want to be President . . ."

Nixon, Reagan, Junior . . .

[Bumblebee]

27. and he would have been such a shoe-in! Delusional is too kind

[David Zephyr]

28. Best Laugh of the Week.

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