Former Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) Mulling White House Bid

[babylonsister]

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2014/09/23/webb_mulling_white_house_bid.html


Webb Mulling White House Bid

Former Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) said he was seriously considering running for president on an anti-war platform, The Hill reports.

Said Webb: "I have strong reasons for being a Democrat. Basically if you want true fairness in society you want to give a voice in the corridors of power for the people who otherwise would not have it, I believe that will come from the Democratic Party and we're taking a hard look, and we'll get back to you in a few months."

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http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/218654-former-sen-jim-webb-seriously-looking-at-presidential-run


September 23, 2014, 01:55 pm
Ex-Sen. Jim Webb 'seriously looking' at presidential bid

[LostInAnomie]

1. I, personally, like Jim Webb.

I think his politics are a little moderate, but they had to be to get elected in VA when he ran. He would be loosed from those restraints as a President.

He is a brilliant person if you listen to him speak. He is also a hell of a debater. I've never seen him in a political debate that he didn't dominate.

[leftstreet]

2. Anyone remember his strong antiwar positions?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=-YVDOO61f7Q

[Tarheel_Dem]

3. This could be interesting. Look forward to hearing what he decides. n/t

[LittleBlue]

4. I would welcome him if for no other reason

than we get a viable choice other than Hillary. If she has no serious competitors, democracy is weakened.

[geek tragedy]

5. Someone to Hillary's right? No thanks nt

[KamaAina]

8. Fo' shiz.

[JI7]

6. no thanks

[TheDebbieDee]

7. Would he be running as a Democrat or a repuke?

He was a republican til W stole The Whitehouse and started instituting racist policies while using Condi Rice and Colin Powell race card shields.

[MelungeonWoman]

9. I get the feeling there will be many former repubs running in '16.

To paraphrase Amalric, run them all, the Democratic party will know our own.

[MohRokTah]

10. I think Webb would be a flawed candidate.

I don't see him being any more successful than Joe Lieberman was.

[stillwaiting]

11. Webb is very right-wing.

He's good on one or two issues, but as my Virginian Senator I did not feel like he represented my economic interests very well.

At all...

[Vattel]

12. ugh

[TwilightGardener]

13. This will be interesting, if he goes forward with it.