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Originally Posted by Richard
Just because he says he isn't running now doesn't mean he won't change his mind and throw his hat into the ring at some point down the road.
Richard 
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While it's true that can can announce at a later date the longer he waits the bigger the handicap he gives his candidacy. Obama is already raising funds and is running unopposed which allow him to spend every dime of it on the general election. The Republican candidates first have to figure out how to raise money just to win the nomination before even thinking about the general election. I have heard several veteran campaigners say that the drop dead date for any candidate is quickly approaching.
If he is really reluctant to run because he is concerned about his wife being put through the ringer I have to respect him for putting his family ahead of his own ambitions. I don't like it but it is what it is.