President Coburn?

IMHO -
He is unassuming, and his wife was not 100% on board the run for governor. He doesn't seem to be afraid of work. He's seems like a behind the scene guy who gets things done. He's a patriot, his participation in Soldier/Hero funerals is genuine and heartfelt. I've witnessed that myself. But I can't see him running for president. He's mushy on social issues.

Thank you for the good information on Mitch Daniels, and by posting his resume, I think you've answered what's been nagging at me since I watched him on Fox News Sunday! (Lugar's influence!) Are they still in close contact?

I've been worried about Governor Daniels' 'social issues' but I'm always willing to allow the man to articluate for himself, and time ran out of FNS.

He didn't seem interested in running from what he said on FNS, so I find it interesting that you don't think he will run either. Again, thank you for the good information. He did seem like an honest, sincere and good man to me. I liked him and his rather sweet face reminded me of Ike.

Fiscally he is very sound, but on the social issues he often seems squeamish. But your connection to Lugar is a good one. I heard that Lugar raises more pac money from dems in Washington than most. I'm not even sure when he was in Indiana last. He's dyed in the wool Washington as far as I'm concerned.

Oh, dear, I’m sure what you heard is correct. Lugar voted for Kagan! And just the other day, there was an article here that quoted Lugar as stating that he plans to seek reelection in 2012! I sure hope Indiana can find someone to “primary” him. That person has two years to build a grassroots campaign.

The guy lost me...when he said Huck and Mitt...were basically more conservative than his first list.

What's he smoking?

And...for the record Coburn is my Senator.

Dr. Tom...probably has no use for running for POTUS. But he would be someone I certainly could vote for.

Not too many have the courage, or the money. I thought the last time he ran was supposedly his last. Must want to hang around for the take over so he can balance out a staunch conservative. Or maybe there is someone left who hasn’t gotten a USDA subsidy yet.;}

Right - Huck and Mitt are non-starters!!

And...for the record Coburn is my Senator.
Dr. Tom...probably has no use for running for POTUS. But he would be someone I certainly could vote for.

I think you're likely right, that he's not interested, but I could certainly vote for him too!

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