| bigjon said:
The thing is, I do not see McCain running in 2012 even if he wins. He would be 76, and that would put him at 80 when he finally finishes. So I think McCain will be one and done, and he will know it. I think he is going to not really give a crap about re-election in 2012. Obama on the other hand is a sure bet to run in 2012 if he wins, things will remain very political. He will not do something like I suggested because it would be political suicide. I think McCain should come out and say, look people. I am not going to run in 2012. Just give me 4 years to shake up f'en washinton and I will die knowing I served my country best. He says that... wow... That is what we need. Someone who is not going to give a fack about Winning elections or keeping the party happy( and we know McCain has not cared too much about the latter in the past). |
Historically, even when presidents aren't concerned with future elections, that doesn't change the way they run things. Legacy is the key here, the same incentive that Bush and Clinton had (have) in their last terms. If Bush isn't worried about getting re-elected then why doesn't he bother to address America's debt? Because he is worried about his legacy.
