I found this website while reading some of the articles on Lou Dobbs possible Presidential run in 2012. By referencing the in class assignment on finding political campaign website I couldn't help notice the similarities found in this website. While the website isn't asking for monetary support (as he hasn't actually formed a political committee) there are still numerous other commonalities found on other political websites. You can follow the updates via twitter, facebook, and myspace. There is a spot for his, supposed, platform and even sections with video and other interactive media.
The most interesting portion to me is found in the website name. Apparently they are already playing off of the reluctant candidate platform that Fred Thompson ran on in 2008. Assuming that Dobbs is going to run in 2012, does this platform play better for him than it did for Fred Thompson? Dobbs can argue he had to leave his show when he saw the need and request from voters for him to do something about the issues at hand. He can also show that he actually does care about the issues and running which was a problem that Thompson had during the primaries when he was labeled as not actually caring enough to be an effective President. An interesting look at the possible start of a campaign and a possible glimpse into the future.
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