Comments on: The Quotable Lance Armstrong http://donklephant.com/2005/07/26/the-quotable-lance-armstrong/ Big Teeth. Huge Ass. Surprisingly Reasonable. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:58:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Hunter McDaniel http://donklephant.com/2005/07/26/the-quotable-lance-armstrong/comment-page-1/#comment-659 Hunter McDaniel Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:46:23 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2005/07/26/the-quotable-lance-armstrong/#comment-659 I seriously doubt that Lance would be competitive as a gubernatorial candidate next year. He barely graduated from high school and has been a full-time athlete for 20 years. I think he recognizes this himself, given him "maybe in 10 years" comment. His performance in non-cycling activities over the next few years will show whether he has the kind of skills necessary to be a successful politician. I doubt it, but that's no disgrace to merely be a 7-time Tour winner. I seriously doubt that Lance would be competitive as a gubernatorial candidate next year. He barely graduated from high school and has been a full-time athlete for 20 years. I think he recognizes this himself, given him “maybe in 10 years” comment.

His performance in non-cycling activities over the next few years will show whether he has the kind of skills necessary to be a successful politician. I doubt it, but that’s no disgrace to merely be a 7-time Tour winner.

]]> By: Montag http://donklephant.com/2005/07/26/the-quotable-lance-armstrong/comment-page-1/#comment-657 Montag Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:36:44 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2005/07/26/the-quotable-lance-armstrong/#comment-657 There's this, too from TIME: <blockquote>After that? Armstrong has hinted at a future in politics. He’s inspired millions of Americans to wear yellow Livestrong bracelets, so he has a base. “Lance showed everybody that willpower matters,â€Â? says Giorgio Andretta, a Charlotte, N.C. bicycle importer who traveled to the Champs-Elysées to catch Armstrong’s last win. And his home state of Texas will elect a governor next year. “Never say never,â€Â? Armstrong told TIME about his political ambitions. “I’m a fighter, and I do have certain beliefs. I don’t think I’m truly cut out for it, but if people want it in ten years, who knows?â€Â?</blockquote> TIME.com: <a href="http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1086184,00.html" rel="nofollow">Lance Armstrong's Last Ride</a> There’s this, too from TIME:

After that? Armstrong has hinted at a future in politics. He’s inspired millions of Americans to wear yellow Livestrong bracelets, so he has a base. “Lance showed everybody that willpower matters,� says Giorgio Andretta, a Charlotte, N.C. bicycle importer who traveled to the Champs-Elysées to catch Armstrong’s last win. And his home state of Texas will elect a governor next year. “Never say never,� Armstrong told TIME about his political ambitions. “I’m a fighter, and I do have certain beliefs. I don’t think I’m truly cut out for it, but if people want it in ten years, who knows?�

TIME.com: Lance Armstrong’s Last Ride

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