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John Bolton ‘very seriously’ considering 2012 presidential run
Townhall ^ | 10/1/10 | Guy Benson

Posted on 10/02/2010 3:36:36 PM PDT by pissant

I've just returned from a fascinating and wide-ranging interview with former US Ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton. On the subject of electoral politics and personal ambition, Bolton has been playing a bit coy with the media in recent weeks, refusing to rule out a potential presidential bid in 2012.

This morning he waded further into the subject, telling me he's "very seriously" contemplating a White House run in 2012 and that he's begun consulting with high-level campaign operatives to discuss feasibility and logistics. Bolton cited what he described as President Obama's failures, the "wide open" Republican field, and the knowledge and experience he could bring to the table as the primary factors that sparked his interest in running. He also repeatedly stressed that an official decision is not imminent because his top focus remains working to help Republicans succeed in next month's midterm elections.

Does he think he can win? Could his rift with President Bush complicate his chances? How does he size up his potential Republican adversaries? Would he shave the 'stache?

For the answers to those questions and more, check back here early next week for a comprehensive write-up of our discussion.

(Excerpt) Read more at townhall.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bolton; potus2012
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To: pissant

John Bolton is by far my preferred choice.


41 posted on 10/02/2010 4:25:48 PM PDT by ought-six ( Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule.)
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To: pissant

Palin/Bolton 2010


42 posted on 10/02/2010 4:31:25 PM PDT by Diogenesis ('Freedom is the light of all sentient beings.' - Optimus Prime)
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To: ought-six

He’ll have to shave mustache.


43 posted on 10/02/2010 4:35:40 PM PDT by Callahan
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To: pissant

Some are too right...some are too left....Bolton is just right.


44 posted on 10/02/2010 4:41:00 PM PDT by Sacajaweau (What)
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To: pissant

Yes, yes, a thousand times yes!


45 posted on 10/02/2010 4:42:49 PM PDT by rogue yam
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To: pissant
Fascinating food for thought, never thought about him as President before. Interested to see the follow up article
46 posted on 10/02/2010 4:47:28 PM PDT by Irish Eyes
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To: pissant

I like John Bolton but I’ll need to know more about his stance on all the issues. Then he will have to show he has the leadership skills necessary to be an effective president.


47 posted on 10/02/2010 4:51:03 PM PDT by upsdriver (The revolution begins on Nov. 2 to take back our country. The American people vs the ruling elite.)
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To: upsdriver

What we need is a president to scare the crap out of the world’s leftists and terrorists and chicoms and is an unabashed champion of US sovereignty. On top of that we need a Congress that will SLASH the bloody hell out of entitlements and sh*tcan whole swaths of federal bureaucrats and agencies.

That is our path to restoration.


48 posted on 10/02/2010 4:58:48 PM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: pissant

You always pick candidates that have no chance in hell of being elected.

Bolton is a super guy but terrible candidate.

He would be much better as a confidante or some very special Czar job.


49 posted on 10/02/2010 5:01:20 PM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. N.C. +12 ..... Greetings Jacques. The revolution is coming)
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To: bert

You mean I pick conservatives. Guess what Bert, people are starting to wake up.


50 posted on 10/02/2010 5:02:18 PM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: pissant

That sounds great but has Bolton declared that as a goal? Other than the top three floors of the UN building?


51 posted on 10/02/2010 5:04:55 PM PDT by upsdriver (The revolution begins on Nov. 2 to take back our country. The American people vs the ruling elite.)
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To: upsdriver

I haven’t seen anyone other than DeMint and Hunter (and Paul, to his credit) talk about dumping entire departments, but it seems to be catching on.


52 posted on 10/02/2010 5:06:54 PM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: fwdude
We need another president with facial hair. The last was was... who?

Tom Dewey.

53 posted on 10/02/2010 5:19:54 PM PDT by decimon
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To: pissant

Our next president will be a war president.

Bolton could do it. Whoever we choose, we have to keep that in mind. We’re still at war, and the war is probably going to ramp up to a whole ‘nother level. Not everybody is capable of being that president.


54 posted on 10/02/2010 5:50:23 PM PDT by marron
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To: marron

We better have someone who is willing and able to back China down, or we will be at war with them too.


55 posted on 10/02/2010 5:52:07 PM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: pissant
Bolton's the first undeclared candidate that I can honestly say I'd get behind 100%.

Anyone who sticks it to the Useless Nations, the Commie's and Libs (redundant) and speaks his mind the way he does certainly gets my vote.

56 posted on 10/02/2010 5:53:49 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: marron

I dont want a war president. I want a president who can ramp us back to disinterested observers of the world, who will trade with any and all, and will protect our borders and our citizenship.


57 posted on 10/02/2010 5:54:21 PM PDT by Chickensoup (There is a group of people who suck off the productive. They make rules then find infractions.)
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To: Chickensoup

Then I reckon I’ll see you rejecting ANYONE who is plotting “comprehensive immigration reform”, aka Amnesty.


58 posted on 10/02/2010 5:56:57 PM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: Chickensoup
I dont want a war president. I want a president who can ramp us back to disinterested observers of the world, who will trade with any and all, and will protect our borders and our citizenship.

I know what you mean and I think I agree with you. But I suspect war is coming. I think its coming like it or not.

59 posted on 10/02/2010 5:57:30 PM PDT by marron
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To: pissant

You can count on it.


60 posted on 10/02/2010 6:00:09 PM PDT by Chickensoup (There is a group of people who suck off the productive. They make rules then find infractions.)
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