2012 Watch: 'America's Toughest Sheriff' considers presidential bid

politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com ^ | 12/8/2010 | Mark Preston

[dragnet2]

Washington (CNN) - "America's Toughest Sheriff" Joe Arpaio passed on running for governor earlier this year, but the Arizona lawman who has become a national figure for his tough stand on illegal immigration is not closing the door on a presidential run in 2012.

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2012 Watch: ‘America’s Toughest Sheriff’ considers presidential bid

[FlingWingFlyer]

The liberal commie ‘RATS would commit mass suicide. This doesn’t sound like a bad idea! Go Joe!

[dragnet2]

The title would be complete if “bid” could be added.

Tx

[dragnet2]

Considering the brutal nasty mood of the country, the man would probably have a good chance.

Most people have had their belly full of politically correct BS and the endless government pandering of criminal aliens.

[Cicero]

I didn’t want to see him run for governor, because he was doing such an important job as sheriff. But I think a run for President might not be a bad idea.

He is a bit old, but plenty tough enough to serve out at least a first term.

How about an Arpaio-Palin ticket? I’d could vote for that, and it would be the first time in quite a while that I’d feel complete satisfaction pulling the lever.

[christianhomeschoolmommaof3]

I like his sheriffing. Does anyone know anything about his politics?

[christianhomeschoolmommaof3]

ping to 7

[bigbob]

I look for attributes of character, values, discipline, passion, and guts when I vote for a President, and Sheriff Joe is the only one out of that list that would make me think about voting for anyone other than Sarah Palin.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

I agree and well stated!

[Jumpmaster]

I nominate Russell Honore, LtGen (Ret).

[dragnet2]

I’d vote for Joe without second thought.

[chaos_5]

I would vote for him!

[Cicero]

He’s a fiscal conservative, who runs the jail system at a very low cost. He’s a believer in work and responsibility. He is actively dealing with the illegal problem, while few others do much more than talk about it.

Yes, I’d want to know where he stands on other issues, notably the social issues such as marriage, family, and the right to life. Given his character, I’d be willing to bet that he’s strong on those, too, but I’d want some confirmation.

Presumably if he goes to New Hampshire, we’ll learn more. But perhaps those who know him more closely than I do can answer this.

[ErnBatavia]

It really IS the “silly season”.....pundits try to corner the likes of Sheriff Joe and John Bolton into stepping on their foreskins; desired result, of course, is to continue painting anything left of Hillary Rodman Clinton as a total whackjob.

[ErnBatavia]

It really IS the “silly season”.....pundits try to corner the likes of Sheriff Joe and John Bolton into stepping on their foreskins; desired result, of course, is to continue painting anything to the right of Hillary Rodman Clinton as a total whackjob.

[Caipirabob]

Joe's a great Sheriff. I'd like to see him brought in as a Presidential advisor on the border and the budget.

NO, YOU MAY NOT HAVE HIM!!!

We need him here at home, thank you...

[True Grit]

I’m not so sure about President but he would make one hell’of an attorney general.

[pissant]

Do it Joe.

[goat granny]

He would be great as attorney general in a Palin or conservative republican administration...

[christianhomeschoolmommaof3]

Thank you. Yes he seems to have a strong work ethic and that tends to lean conservative. :)

[Tex-Con-Man]

I like the guy but he’ll be 80 before he ever takes office.

I would rather he stay in Arizona and fight the Feds from a state level. We need someone like him to give a good example to other states on how to fight back.

[Doogle]

...he’d make a great Homeland Security chief.....ironic he’d be replacing his exgov......*grins*

[Onceasoverigncitizen]

If he really wanted to have an impact, he could demand quo warranto to verify that Obama is qualified as president. He is certainly being individual damage via the AG so it seems he would have standing. The Gov. should have done it already. Why won’t someone stand up? What game is being played here?

Col. West is the man I want for president; he is the one who could provide the leadership to get us out of this funk. He is beginning to look like Moses to me.

[elpadre]

says who??

[unkus]

I nominate Russell Honore, LtGen (Ret).

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He’s a good man. And he’s definately “not stuck on stupid”.

[BradyLS]

Holy cow! You mean there is a remote possibility that I might have to CHOSE between Sarah Palin and Joe Arpaio in a Primary???

[TribalPrincess2U]

Yes he seems to have a strong work ethic and that tends to lean conservative.

Now that alone would scare the hell out of the RNC.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks dragnet2.

[Balding_Eagle]

Me too.

[Ditter]

Talk about firing up the democrats, Joe would do it! I can only hope he wouldn’t run as an independent.

[christianhomeschoolmommaof3]

Lol! Didn’t think of that. He definitely won’t get the nod.

[lightman]

Palin-Arpaio

I like the sound of it.

[rahbert]

I’d love to see an Arpaio/Rove ticket!

[coon2000]

Joe, I will vote for you and I will give you all the money that I can spare. Please run.

[Cyber Liberty]

Uh....no.

[dragnet2]

Holy cow! You mean there is a remote possibility that I might have to CHOSE between Sarah Palin and Joe Arpaio in a Primary???

Yeah, but Joe can see Mexico from his house.

[BradyLS]

I’d have to break for Joe. He’s in the thick of it and taking the heat we can’t.

[SandRat]

Drive the LIB-TURDS Nutz Joe! Even considering it will drive them bonkers!

[FrankR]

I would rather see him as “top cop”, the Attorney General.

[itsahoot]

You bet, Joe is for closed borders and Rove is for amnesty. Great ticket, makes for a really big tent.

Puleez get a clue.

[big'ol_freeper]

I love Sheriff Joe, but give me a break. The media would have a field day with a guy like this that they consider a “hay seed”. No chance. nowhere, no how.

[BradyLS]

The Media is never going to be happy with anyone we like. If we think Joe would do a good job, I could care less what the Media thinks.

[Anti-Christ is Hillary]

Go sheriff Joe. I love this idea. He would win in a landslide.

[big'ol_freeper]

BS...he’d be lost. No more skills for doing the job than you or I or Obama.

[KoRn]

Oh damn.....

He’s probably one of the best sheriffs in the history of the country, but please don’t do it, and if you do, don’t go 3rd party when you don’t win the nomination!

Sheriff Joe is great, but presidential material he IS NOT!

[rahbert]

you know that how?

[Godebert]

"Col. West is the man I want for president; he is the one who could provide the leadership to get us out of this funk. He is beginning to look like Moses to me."

I'd prefer Ltc. Lakin.

[itsahoot]

It helps if you pay attention.

[Godebert]

"Sheriff Joe is great, but presidential material he IS NOT!"

Why not?