WLOX news just confirmed that Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour will not enter the presidential race in 2012. For months now, Governor Barbour has made numerous appearances in key states outlining the mistakes of the Obama administration and touting conservative rhetoric.

I have a few sources close to the Governor and they have informed me that the main reason he has decided against being a candidate for president is his wife’s disapproval and fear of such an endeavor. Mrs. Barbour has been very vocal about her fears of a presidential race. She is quoted as saying “it horrifies me”.

I have my own opinions about why the Governor has decided not to run for president. The country has repeatedly declared that they [the voters] are tired of the same old politics and want something different. Governor Barbour is the “same old politics”. He epitomizes what is wrong with the American political system and has given no signs of changing. His extensive experience of being a lobbyist shows that he knows how to manipulate the system for his benefit and there is no reason to believe that it would be any different if he were president.

Governor Barbour is a career politician. I for one, am of the belief that we need something different. We need someone who knows how to succeed in the private sector as well as in the public eye. I am pleased to know that Governor Barbour will not be a candidate for president. Perhaps this will make more room for someone who wants what is best for America. Donald Trump anyone?