Dr. Ben Carson Considering White House Run-Truth!
Summary of eRumor:
This is a forwarded email that contains an article alleging that Dr. Ben Carson is considering a run for President of the United States in 2016.
The Truth:
According to an August 2, 2014, article by Fox News, Dr. Ben Carson, age 62, “is taking a couple of major steps toward a 2016 presidential bid, forming a political action committee and selecting a campaign chairman for a potential White House run.”
The article said that Carson announced Friday his intentions after a two day meeting in Florida. He also named Texas businessman Terry Giles as the chairman of the PAC, called “One Nation.”
The article also said that “Carson suggested his decision will be largely influenced by whether Republicans take control of the Senate in November.”
Posted 08 22/14