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NewsFebruary 23, 2009

WASHINGTON -- Three Republican governors are refusing to rule out running for president in 2012. Speaking on "Fox News Sunday," South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford said he's learned never to predict the future. Sanford said he has no plan to run and that it's not likely he will. But he said he's learned never to guarantee tomorrow when you don't know what tomorrow will bring...

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Three Republican governors are refusing to rule out running for president in 2012.

Speaking on "Fox News Sunday," South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford said he's learned never to predict the future.

Sanford said he has no plan to run and that it's not likely he will. But he said he's learned never to guarantee tomorrow when you don't know what tomorrow will bring.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty also refused to rule out a bid. He said he is thinking about running for re-election in 2010, and that if he were to win, people would expect him to serve out his term.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is taking a similar approach.

Appearing on NBC's "Meet the Press," Jindal said he plans to seek re-election in 2011 -- but he would not give a yes-or-no answer when asked if he wants to be president.

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