No so fast, everybody...there may be nothing more to this than some Weekly Standard blogger’s idea of a joke.
http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/03/petraeus_shall_returnto_prince.asp
Still, the idea of a “Petraeus/Palin in 2012” bumper sticker does bring a smile.
Again, this rumor falls into the “Peter Pace Should Run For Senate in Virginia” crappola that always brews up on the web.
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Statement by the US Central Command Public Affairs Office:
Contrary to several recent blogs, General David Petraeus, the Commander of the US Central Command, has not been asked to speak at a university commencement in Iowa in 2010 and has no plans to do so.
It us unclear where this rumor started, but it is not accurate.
Furthermore, General Petraeus is not planning to run for President in 2012. He has repeatedly stated that he feels very privileged to have been able to serve our country in uniform and that he would like to continue to do so as long as those above him want him to serve.
When he retires, he has no intention of seeking political office.
In response to questions about presidential aspirations, General Petraeus has often asked questioners to recall General Sherman’s response to similar queries in the late 1800s. Sherman said, “If nominated, I will not run. If elected, I will not serve.” That remains General Petraeus’ response as well.