Posted on 07/14/2005 8:25:08 PM PDT by freedrudge
WASHINGTON, July 14 - Gov. George E. Pataki of New York is headed to Iowa this weekend for what associates described on Thursday as an exploration of whether he should run for president in 2008, reflecting what they called an increased likelihood that he would forgo a bid for a fourth term next year and turn to the national stage.
Mr. Pataki's associates said he viewed the trip - as part of a visit by him to a National Governors' Association meeting, taking place in a state that begins the presidential selection process with its winter caucuses - as a test of whether a moderate Republican from New York has a real chance of winning his party's presidential nomination.
If he ran, Mr. Pataki, who supports abortion rights and gun control, would most likely be the most moderate candidate in the Republican field, and would face significant hurdles with a Republican primary electorate that has become increasingly conservative, particularly in states like Iowa.
His associates, who said they would discuss Mr. Pataki's plans only anonymously in deference to his wishes, said that should he seek the presidency, he would not run for re-election as governor, in the belief it would be impossible to run for president while still running New York State.
Mr. Pataki said in an interview that it was far too early to decide on a presidential race, and that he would make a final decision on seeking re-election around the end of September. But he made clear that he was looking forward to touring a state that has played a pivotal role in American primary politics for 30 years, and wanted to get beyond the confines of the news conferences and forums that make up a National Governors' Association meeting.
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BWHAHAHAHAH!!!!
Forget it! Paki- Weener
2008- the year of the rino???
Something tells me this is not a support Paki page
Attention fellow Republicans! This guy is a RINO loser, who is fleeing New York State before the voters can fire him. Hillary looks like an attractive option compared to this jerk.
Pataki may run against hillary. Anything higher is a pipe dream.
He has spent more money than Cuomo....
Aligned himself with the unions....
Look at NY state, the economy is a disaster.
President? I think not!
wanna laugh? hahaha
Is Pataki delusional? He should save his money. These politicians have too much self-esteem.
The sad part is, in a Pataki-Hillary matchup, Hillary would be the more Conservative candidate
The guy is delusional. His chances are even worse than Rudy the RINO.
Note to Pataki: Save your time.
Here I am with him in October, last year.
I'm the little guy, he is tall 6' 6 maybe? I'm 5'10
Have a laugh! I doubt Pataki would win a NY primary in 2008. FReepmail me if you want on or off my New York ping list.
isn't that the truth, LOL!
Speaking as a former Iowan, I can tell you right now that we don't care much for New York politicians. Never have, never will.
You have got to be kidding.
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