Gov. Barbour: No Decision on Presidential Run Until Spring
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is often mentioned as a potential Republican presidential candidate. On Friday, he did not make his intentions clear, but he certainly did not rule out a run.
“I’m not going to make any decision about that until the spring,” said Mr. Barbour, who was attending a retreat of House Republicans. “I’ve got a budget to do, a legislative session, and I’m going to get through my day job before I think about looking for the next job.”
Mr. Barbour appeals to many Republicans because he’s a successful, folksy governor. He was praised for his handling of Hurricane Katrina in 1995, in contrast to the struggles of other state and federal officials.
Wall Street Journal
1/14/10
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