George H.W. Bush: “But if the family appealed that I not do it, I'd have to say that would weigh with me. Our kids differ, incidentally.…”

“But if the family appealed that I not do it, I'd have to say that would weigh with me. Our kids differ, incidentally. Some of them are enthusiastic: ``Hey, Mom, I'm on TV.'' [Laughter] And others want to shun the--they want to protect their privacy. I think we've worked out a balance as a family, but in all seriousness, that could have an effect. It wouldn't be decided on running away from a battle. The fact if there's a battle, and there will be, that would make me inclined to say, ``I'm going to be a candidate again.'' I just haven't decided. It's early. Don't push me. I think it's good politics, too, not to have to get out front and have, ``Here's my campaign manager for Orange County,'' or ``Here's who's going to run the fundraising effort in San Francisco.'' Too early. You know, one more point on the politics. They always say, hey, these campaigns are too long. Campaigns go on too long. The political observers--you had mentioned one. I don't know about Dionne's position, but many of them--it's brutal. It's unfair to the American people. There's no active political campaign on now for 1992 on either side of the aisle. And people are saying, hey, how come you're not in there? How come you haven't said you're a candidate?”