Apparently, former NBA star Charles Barkley, who recently switched parties (one of the few black Republicans...he's now a Democrat), is contemplating a run for governor in Alabama.
The Round Mound of Rebound has changed his political uniform from red to blue and is talking again about running for governor of Alabama, possibly in 2010.
Joe Turnham, Alabama's Democratic Party chairman, called it “great news.” He said he plans to contact Charles Barkley and invite him to some events the party has planned.
Barkley, a Leeds native, has been talking about running for governor of his home state since he played with the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. In 1995, he said he was considering running in 1998 as a Republican, but that never materialized.
After that, Barkley continued to identify himself as a Republican until recently, when he switched to the Democratic team.
The ex-Auburn basketball star said his immediate goal is to get his 17-year-old daughter through high school and into college. Then he plans to decide on his future.
Alabama's last Democratic governor, Don Siegelman, said Barkley has become a role model for many people and would make an excellent candidate.
Siegelman noted that Barkley has the personal wealth to stage a strong campaign.
No comments:
Post a Comment