Charles Barkley may run in 2010

The Birmingham News ^ | Wednesday, July 26, 2006 | CHARLES J. DEAN

[Condor 63]

DESTIN, Fla. - Charles Barkley, declaring himself a Democrat, said Tuesday he is seriously considering a run for governor of Alabama, maybe as early as 2010.

The Leeds native and former Auburn University and NBA basketball star has teased for years about pursuing the state's highest office, but he told about 900 public school board members from across the Southeast that he's moving toward a decision on the matter.

"I'm serious," Barkley said. "I've got to get people to realize that the government is full of it. Republicans and Democrats want to argue over stuff that's not important, like gay marriage or the war in Iraq or illegal immigration. They push those issues because they play well on TV and because they deceive people.

[twigs]

He apparently does not have a self esteem problem. But he does have a competency problem.

[Red Badger]

Sad, when your pro career is over and you still need attention.........

[bmwcyle]

He will make a good self-important, lame brained, worthless, DEM.

[Libertarian4Bush]

incidentally, he's not the kind of democrat you're used to...

[Republican Wildcat]

I've got to get people to realize that the government is full of it. Republicans and Democrats want to argue over stuff that's not important, like gay marriage or the war in Iraq or illegal immigration. They push those issues because they play well on TV and because they deceive people.

War, illegal immigration, and culture aren't important issues? It sounds like Mr. Barkely is the one that is full of it.

[Paleo Conservative]

So when did he switch parties?

[A_perfect_lady]

For some reason I thought I heard years ago that he was a Republican. But I guess not. Well... I don't know what he's going to be good for. If the war in Iraq and illegal immigration don't matter, I can't imagine what does.

[libs_kma]

If I'm not mistaken, Barkley is one of the biggest racists around. That might not play well in AL, even counting for his popularity from playing at Auburn.

[rawhide]

Funny, I thought he was a Republican. Was he at one time?

[Izzy Dunne]

stuff that's not important, like gay marriage or the war in Iraq or illegal immigration

Oh, do tell us, Sir Charles, what -IS- important on your planet?

[bmwcyle]

What kind is he?

[rintense]

He was a republican. I even remember when he out debated Michael Savage on either FOX or CNN.

[Pukin Dog]

Barkley has been a Republican and a friend of Rush Limbaugh for years.

If he is now calling himself a Democrat, it must mean that he has spent all his money, and now needs to get a job.

[Constitution Day]

I'd prefer Gnarls Barkley.

[chrismich2610]

What is important Charles,the NBA and that cast of hoodlums?Is this the same Barkley who also said he was a Republican,OJ was guilty,blacks have bad or nonexistent parenting,spit on a little girl as a player,etc.?If so then it sounds like he would make a great democrat.

[2banana]

Hey, I thought he was NOT a role model.

[PBRSTREETGANG]

Would be fun to watch.

He'd put his foot in his mouth at every campaign stop.

[Libertarian4Bush]

certainly not a party-line dem. there's a cosby streak in him... not sure how much that will or won't matter as a governor, vs. being a representative or senator tho...