Bombshell: Pataki Considering 2012 Run

Clearly, this is what Americans are aching for.

Sources tell NY1 former Governor George Pataki is strongly considering entering the crowded race for the Republican presidential nomination.

Sources say Pataki, who left office in 2007, could make an announcement as early as next week.

If he were to run, Pataki would face several major obstacles including launching an operation with little campaign cash and facing several opponents who have been meeting voters in Iowa and New Hampshire for months.

Maybe he can fill the void left by the departed Tim Pawlenty.

H/T James Taranto.