On saturday, July 14, 2007, Virginia Governor, Jim Gilmore dropped out of the 2008 Presidential Race. On Gilmore's website, he proclaimed: "It has become apparent to me that the combination of my late start, and the front-loaded nature of the primary schedule, have made it impractical to continue to pursue this path towards further public service. I believe that it takes years of preparation to put in place both the political and financial infrastructure to contest what now amounts to a one-day national primary in February." Because of Gilmore's withdrawal from this election chase, the number of Republicans in the field, has decreased down to 9 candidates.
I think that there really is no opinion to draw from this article just because it only informs the people of a candidate dropping out of the race. However, as Gilmore stated on his website, I do believe that in order to run in a Presidential Race, or any type of election whatsoever, you must have the knowledge of what you must do and fulfill in order to display yourself as a candidate, ready and willing to work. It does take years of preparation to prepare both politically and financially, and without that preparation, one might come across as irresolute and unqualified for the job.
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Gilmore should be proud that he knows what a true presidential candidate needs to uphold. He knows that he is not ready for the job and dropping out of the race shows how he is a better persone ven though he is letting down his polotical party.
I have to disagree with you. I think his statement was a load of bulls*&#T. I he simply droped out because he knew he could not win. If he was doing better he would have stayed in the race even if he is not qualified for the job.
I am neutral. I think it's true that a candidate needs years to prepare especially with all the money and supporters you need. On the other hand that the elections are all surrounded on clinton and obama. Therefore he might not win.
perhaps he rushed into the Presidential race without thinking of the mass responsibility running a country is, and just pulled out last minute; maybe its for the best
Wow! I think Mr. Gilmore has a lot of guts admitting that he does't have a chance. I feel that he knows what people are looking for as the job of the President and you can tell that he knows he's not ready.
Because he knows, he's giving the oppurtunity of other candidates who are more fit for the job a better chance.
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