Graham to Rethink White House Bid

[Khephra]

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrat Bob Graham, still pledging to the party faithful that he will be the next president, said Saturday he is rethinking his strategy for doing it.

``We are looking at strategies to be the next president of the United States of America,'' was his response to repeated questions outside a meeting of the Democratic National Committee whether he might end his campaign.

Graham told reporters he would decide in the next few days what course to pursue.

The Florida senator had a disappointing fund-raising quarter, which ended Tuesday, and senior staffers are leaving the campaign. Graham's goal was to raise $15 million-$20 million, but he's raised only about $5 million so far.

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http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/national/AP-Democrats-2004.html

[VolcanoJen]

1. I heart Graham.

And I hope he hangs tough, at least until Thursday night's debate.

:-(

[Loyal]

6. I do too

I was supporting Graham until it looked like he would drop out. :(

[jenk]

2. Graham is a smart man, he knows he has no chance

best to drop out soon, but he might be the VP

[PDittie]

3. Does this sound as if he will run as 3rd party candidate?

I read it that way...

We really cannot afford to lose his Senate seat.

I like the guy but he needs to drop out (and not consider VP, or any Cabinet postition, until after November 2004).

[jenk]

4. he'd better not, or he's on my shitlist

the green party is bad enough, but Green/Graham would be a dagger in the heart

[fujiyama]

10. Very Unlikely

He's a good man and has been with the democratic party for decades.

To be honest I don't think anyone of the 10, with the exception of maybe Sharpton (and even that would be extremely unlikely), in there right now would mount a third party/ independent run for the WH. They realize the stakes are way to high and they know how much Ralp has been hated ever since. They also realize how important it is to get rid of Dumbya in this next election.

Even Kucininich has said he will not run on some third party ticket if he will not get the nomination. This is admirable and I think everyone will support and endorse that democrat which is nominated (except I wonder about Lieberman, if Dean should be the nominee).

[tabasco]

5. He's a good man !

He came out early telling the truth about the Bush cabal. I will always respect him for that. In this strong field of candidates, he probably thinks it's better to get out and work on other priorities.

[Dover]

7. Maybe he's expecting to be the VP choice

Wouldn't be a bit surprised if discussions to that effect have been going on.

[watercolors]

8. I love the man

We must keep him as our senator, I fear will will end up with another bad repug choice like Weldon or McCullom.

[salin]

9. bite your tongue

a senator Mccollum wouldn't be that much better than a senator Barr. *shivering with heebeejeebies at the thought*

[w4rma]

11. Graham's one of my most favorite Senators! He may not have won

the nomination, but he helped bring to attention the national security problems this misadministration has created. This man is a true patriot and I sincerly hope he runs for reelection in the Senate.