MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) -- After months of denying presidential aspirations, Mexican first lady Marta Sahagun told The Associated Press Monday she
might consider a run to replace her husband.
"We'll see," she said. "It will take strong reflection, and it has to make complete sense."
Voter opinion polls for the 2006 presidential race show that Sahagun would be a strong candidate. Her husband, President Vicente Fox, is barred by law
from seeking a second term.
Sahagun previously denied presidential aspirations, saying she was going to focus on supporting her husband during the rest of his term.
When asked about whether she had lowered her public profile after criticism that she was taking too strong a role in her husband's government, Sahagun
said: "My profile is absolutely about my work, and the things I believe in, like the people of my country and my vision."
"I was, I am and I will always be a promoter of change," she said.
Earlier in the day, Sahagun met with first lady Laura Bush and discussed the migration accord, as well as ways countries can reduce poverty and
improve education levels.
"I hope that we can take a decisive step in changing the situation for the better for our Mexican brothers and sisters that live in the United
States," she told Bush.
Copyright 2004 Associated Press. All rights reserved.
[Edited on 1-13-2004 by Stephanie Jackter]
Here come the
Ski Baja - 1-13-2004 at 10:37 AM
"earthtone" stucco neighborhoods and the Escalara Nautica. Pretty soon even Steph. will feel "safe" here!
Chica Presidente ??
MrBillM - 1-13-2004 at 11:17 AM
So, who really cares ?
Hembra o Macho
Ski Baja - 1-13-2004 at 11:51 AM
no importa ! Conservation, education and what's good for the people is what counts!Dave - 1-13-2004 at 12:19 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by Ski Baja
no importa ! Conservation, education and what's good for the people is what counts!
The Mexican Government has never cared for any of these things.
