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Thune announced he won't run for president in 2012 because "President Barack Obama would be tough to beat".Hmmm suppose the Bush administration had decided to defy Congress and refused to enforce hate crimes legislation. Wouldn't that outrage the left? How is this different. obama and holder are bound by law to enforce the laws of the land. They do not get to pick and choose nor decide on constitutionality.
They just fucked themselves.
This will be what the 2012 election is ALL about.
He's either given up, or has decided not to seek reelection. This is the greatest club he could give an opponent to beat him about the head.
There is a difference in "not defending" and "not enforcing," and that will be their argument. However, it is a very fine line, and I see no way for ANY politician in ANY era, to walk it successfully.
Obama just handed his defeat to everyone who runs against him in 2012 (I don't think he will run again anyway, but that's another thread). His character and duty are now clear for all to see.
US Sen. John Thune won't run against Obama in 2012 - Yahoo! News