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« on: March 03, 2015, 12:42:03 AM »
http://www.wsj.com/articles/ben-carson-creates-committee-to-explore-presidential-bid-1425355626

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As noted in that story, Carson still has paid speeches on his calendar as late as late April, and will "probably" launch a formal campaign in May.
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« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2015, 12:43:27 AM »
Apparently God has called him. Hallelujah.
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« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2015, 01:10:05 AM »
I look forward to watching his campaign play out.
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« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2015, 01:11:54 PM »
Great.  A truly brilliant guy who should have never touched politics.
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« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2015, 01:39:30 PM »
He's running to sell books at worst, to be a vice presidential choice at best.
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« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2015, 02:48:28 PM »
Quote from: Monarch on March 03, 2015, 01:39:30 PM
He's running to sell books at worst, to be a vice presidential choice at best.

Well the latter won't happen, so I wish him the best in selling his books.
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« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2015, 05:05:16 PM »
Can't see MD going for him as a card carrying Tea Party member
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« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2015, 05:10:27 PM »
Why would he run for Senate? He's not going to win the Presidency or a Senate race, but he could get more influence by running for President.
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« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2015, 05:11:28 PM »
Quote from: daveosupremo on March 03, 2015, 05:01:48 PM
Any chance he decides not to run, and instead runs for Senate in Maryland?

He said he has no interest. He wouldn't have a chance at this point anyway after becoming the darling of the far right and the Tea Party. Funnily enough, he could've actually been a decent candidate had he stuck to medicine over the past year rather than wade into the presidential waters.
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« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2015, 05:52:47 PM »
Here's the website:

http://www.bencarson.com/explore/

and video message from Carson:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gze5cqk2O5U

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« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2015, 05:57:35 PM »
The website Morden listed answers my question that I posted in the Tea Leaves thread.

Finally, we have our first candidate a full 4 months after the Mid-Terms.
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« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2015, 06:00:03 PM »
Quote from: Lame Duck Obama on March 03, 2015, 05:57:35 PM
Finally, we have our first candidate a full 4 months after the Mid-Terms.

Webb has had an exploratory committee since November:

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202941.0

http://webb2016.com
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« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2015, 06:01:44 PM »
Weird political stances and lack of experience aside, Carson does look more Presidential than some of the "serious" GOP contenders.

Also, love the comments in the YouTube vid

"As a white male I support Ben Carson"
"As a white female I support Ben Carson"

lmao
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« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2015, 07:13:52 PM »
Quote from: Mr. Morden on March 03, 2015, 06:00:03 PM
Quote from: Lame Duck Obama on March 03, 2015, 05:57:35 PM
Finally, we have our first candidate a full 4 months after the Mid-Terms.

Webb has had an exploratory committee since November:

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202941.0

http://webb2016.com


Okay, fine, our second exploratory committee...
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« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2015, 10:24:04 AM »
You think Democrats are going to have wet dreams about him?
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« Reply #15 on: March 04, 2015, 10:57:14 AM »
Quote from: heatmaster on March 04, 2015, 10:24:04 AM
You think Democrats are going to have wet dreams about him?

Pleasant dreams, yes.  All of America knows that Hillary would mop the floor with Carson.
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« Reply #16 on: March 04, 2015, 11:48:05 AM »
« Edited: March 04, 2015, 11:50:49 AM by Governor Simfan34 »
Quote from: daveosupremo on March 03, 2015, 05:01:48 PM
Any chance he decides not to run, and instead runs for Senate in Maryland?

That would have been a wiser better idea. Or perhaps even Michigan last year.
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« Reply #17 on: March 04, 2015, 11:52:53 AM »
Quote from: Governor Simfan34 on March 04, 2015, 11:48:05 AM
Quote from: daveosupremo on March 03, 2015, 05:01:48 PM
Any chance he decides not to run, and instead runs for Senate in Maryland?

That would have been a wiser better idea. Or perhaps even Michigan last year.

Why would Maryland vote in Ben Carson as Senator? He appeals to the most conservative of conservatives - basically not the kind of people in Maryland.

He wants to get his message out, and the only real way he can do that is run for President.
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« Reply #18 on: March 04, 2015, 12:11:15 PM »
Yes, running in Michigan- while toning down the more left-field stuff- could have worked very well for him.
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« Reply #19 on: March 04, 2015, 01:23:03 PM »
So much for the GOP primary/debates not turning into another clown show...
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« Reply #20 on: March 04, 2015, 03:27:53 PM »
Quote from: Vega on March 04, 2015, 11:52:53 AM
Why would Maryland vote in Ben Carson as Senator? He appeals to the most conservative of conservatives - basically not the kind of people in Maryland.

He wants to get his message out, and the only real way he can do that is run for President.

But you have to admit a U.S. Senate race between Carson and O'Dully would be one the most awesomest congressional races we have seen in this century (even though the race will be decided in advance).
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« Reply #21 on: March 06, 2015, 05:07:49 PM »

Funny fact: This has almost as much views as Webb's, which has been up since November. lol
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« Reply #22 on: March 06, 2015, 05:20:50 PM »
I hope I'm wrong, but a Black Republican probably has no chance at the White House. But still endorsed:D
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« Reply #23 on: March 06, 2015, 10:32:44 PM »
Anyone else think that Carson sounds like he's constantly short of breath?
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« Reply #24 on: March 06, 2015, 10:51:42 PM »
Quote from: MW Rep BaconBacon96 on March 06, 2015, 10:32:44 PM
Anyone else think that Carson sounds like he's constantly short of breath?

I've noticed that too. He has an odd soft spokeness that doesn't fully jive with his particular brand of batsh!t.
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