Lou Dobbs: "I Cannot Say Never" On Presidential Bid

As Democrats and Republicans battle for their parties' presidential nominations, speculation grows that an independent candidate might jump into the race. While the most frequently mentioned prospect is New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, another name also is getting increasing mention: Lou Dobbs, CNN's fuming voice for the disaffected.

"At this point, Dobbs is the only man in the country that would have a shot at making a historic independent run, and winning," says William Gheen, president of Americans for Legal Immigration, an influential grass-roots group that favors strict enforcement of immigration laws, a favorite subject of Mr. Dobbs's.

Mr. Dobbs says he isn't planning to run. "I haven't got the personality or nature to be a politician," he said in an interview Thursday. But he makes clear he hasn't ruled out the idea. "I cannot say never," he said.

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