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Politics & Government

McLean Neighbor Explores Run for U.S. President

That Neighbor Would Be Newt Gingrich

 Former House speaker Newt Gingrich and McLean resident said on his website Thursday that he’s exploring the possibility of running for president.

“We are excited about exploring whether there is sufficient support for my potential candidacy for President of this exceptional country,” he said on the site, confirming what had been expected for the last two days.

Although he stopped short of announcing a formal presidential exploratory committee that would essentially make him a candidate, his announcement of his intentions gives him more time to work out his business interests before becoming a formal candidate.

 

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