Ari Fleischer actually said...

I never did. I don't really know anybody who did think she would get in. But now that she's not, you know, it's a good thing for the Republican field. It removes what would have been an element of chaos in the Republican Party and this presidential race.

Context

Fleischer discusses the implications of Sarah Palin not running for president, suggesting it benefits the Republican Party.

10/04/2011

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