Thread: Lou Dobbs says he might be a candidate for President

Aired February 21, 2008 - 17:00 ET
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BLITZER: Check in with Lou Dobbs to see what's on his mind right now. His show begins in an hour.

Lou, when you take a look at this contest right now, independent voters out there, whether the moderate center on both sides or people who just don't see themselves as Republicans or Democrats, how do you think this is going to break when it comes down to the two person contest?

LOU DOBBS, CNN ANCHOR: Well, for the two-person contest moving into the general election, you know, I think you've got two candidates who are going to have to move quite a distance to get to the center. Independents in this country live at the center of the country as do most Americans. And these candidates, whether it's Obama, whether it's Clinton, whether it's McCain or even Huckabee, they got a ways to go to get to the center.

BLITZER: Because McCain's reputation out there is really as sort of a maverick and independent. He's gone against the White House on several issues. He's gone against his fellow Republicans on several issues, one of two Republicans to vote against the Bush tax cuts in 2001, as you remember. Only Lincoln Chafee, the former senator from Rhode Island, joined him on the Republican side.

DOBBS: Right.

BLITZER: Does that appeal to the independents out there?

DOBBS: I don't think so. I don't think so at all. I think that maverick thing is - you know I think most Americans and you know all of us can really only speak for ourselves but I truly believe most Americans want reason. They want compassion. And they want people who are concerned about a government that is not representing the majority in this country. They want the national interest represented. Not special interests or ethnocentric interests.

They want the common good represented. And they're desperate for that. I think we all are. The partisanship that is playing out this year, frankly, these candidates, as you know I'm an independent. I'm a populous. I don't have a dog in the hunt as I've said time and time again but I think these are amongst the most disappointing candidates we could have possibly put forward from a nation of 300 million people.

BLITZER: So does that mean a viable third party alternative candidate is not going to necessarily emerge or will emerge?

DOBBS: I happen to believe that a third party candidate will emerge because there is such a void here in leadership and that I think it's almost a certainty.

BLITZER: All right. But it's not going to be Lou Dobbs, right?

DOBBS: Well, as I have said before, you never say never and I might be a candidate last resort but I'm sure as heck not a candidate now. thank you very much.

BLITZER: Lou Dobbs, thanks. We'll see you here on CNN in one hour. Lots of news coming up on his program "LOU DOBBS TONIGHT." Lou, thanks very much.

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I might be a candidate last resort

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Yes Mr.Dobbs . You are a candidate . We the People need you to save our nation and our freedoms . You will have my full support and any help i can give you've got . It would be a joy to see the evil rooted out of D.C

Lou Dobbs: Independents Day

The key difference between our two parties is purely partisan: While Democrats describe themselves as liberal, progressive, and committed to civil liberties, and Republicans describe themselves as conservative and committed to tradition and social stability, the truth is, their only guiding principles are that Democrats are anti-Republican while Republicans are anti-Democrat. They have become nothing more than two wings of the same bird.

If the distinction between Republicans and Democrats is blurred and increasingly unclear, it’s in large part due to the fact that both parties are dependent on the largesse of corporate America and the influence of special interests. Bush has sent tens of thousands of our troops around the world to fight the war on terror, and hundreds of thousands to Iraq and Afghanistan, yet for 6 years he has insisted upon leaving our borders and ports open to the illegal traffic of millions of illegal aliens and billions of dollars in illegal drugs.

The two party system is dysfunctional regarding following Constitutional principles and representing the needs of the people and the protection and best interests of the country. They are now committed to the largest campaign contributors, the special interests with the biggest handout and loudest voice and all types of corporate and big business supporters.

Would Nader's candidacy cause problems if Lou entered the race?

BLITZER: So does that mean a viable third party alternative candidate is not going to necessarily emerge or will emerge?

DOBBS: I happen to believe that a third party candidate will emerge because there is such a void here in leadership and that I think it's almost a certainty.

Somehow, I don't think he's referring to Bloomberg, Nader or whoever the Libertarian Party's presidential candidate is.

Originally Posted by ourcountrynottheirs

Would Nader's candidacy cause problems if Lou entered the race?

I do not believe that Ralph Nader's run will hurt LOU DOBBS.

I will help Lou Dobbs in any matter, financially, physically, or mentality. I will myself, work hard for Lou if he decides to run for President and I pray that he will. Save Our Nation Lou Dobbs!!!

I am on a VERY limited income but I will forgo a few meals out that I treat myself to when I pick up my groceries and donate those $$$ to his campaign if he runs.

I still firmly believe he will make a very fine POTUS. I'm tired of the politicians coming in and screwing things up even more! We have a very intelligent man WHO could handle the responsibilities.

I also, am on a very limited income, but I just donated $75.00 to Alipac and I have pledged $200. to Lou if he decides to run. I will donate more, if he jumps in. I will also do whatever is necessary to help him, including standing on street corners, attending rallies, handing out flyers to all who will take them, and encouraging everyone on my email list to forget the party animals, (rogue elephant and jackass), and vote for an independent populist! I will do anything within my means to get him elected! BUT HE NEEDS TO DO IT YESTERDAY!

Thanks for your support, passion, patriotism and action Patrioticpatti.