NEW YORK (WPIX)—
Ex- CNN anchor Lou Dobbs is reportedly mulling over a run for the White House in 2012.Dobbs hinted he's seeking a bid to become the nation's commander in chief during an interview with a radio station in Washington, D.C. over the weekend.
"It's one of the discussions that we're having," Dobbs said to one of the anchors of WTOP radio. "For the first time, I'm actually listening to some people about politics."
Dobbs whose notorious for his over the top views on immigration dropped out of the Republican party in 2006 to become an independent. During his interview, he said he was ready to do positive work for the country.
"We've got to do something in this country and I think that being in the public arena means you've got to be part of the solution."
Dobbs also refuted claims that he left CNN due to poor ratings and said his abrupt departure left him "liberated."
"I feel liberated. I feel emancipated. I'm exhilarated," he said. "I am looking forward to moving ahead in the public arena - journalism, public policy and public life."
