Nanny-State Tool: I'm Not Running For President

Think about it. Obamamania has washed over the land, his rival Giuliani is long gone, we've got the token independent in already with Nader, and frankly, there's no interest in this guy anyway.

Even reality has a way of seeping into the biggest of egos.

Of course, he plays it cute with the but...

I believe that an independent approach to these issues is essential to governing our nation — and that an independent can win the presidency. I listened carefully to those who encouraged me to run, but I am not — and will not be — a candidate for president. I have watched this campaign unfold, and I am hopeful that the current campaigns can rise to the challenge by offering truly independent leadership. The most productive role that I can serve is to push them forward, by using the means at my disposal to promote a real and honest debate.

Maybe he did some focus group testing and realized his declaration that global warming was equal to terrorism didn't quite go over well.