who said i do not choose to run
President Calvin Coolidge
title: I do not choose to run text: I do not choose to run "I do not choose to run" is President Calvin Coolidge's statement to the press on his decision not to run for the 1928 presidential election. The statement was ambiguous, and led to considerable debate as to the intentions of its language. Coolidge was at his "Summer White House" in the Black Hills when he gave his secretary, Everett Sanders, a piece of paper that said, "I do not choose to run for president in 1928." Sanders endorsed Coolidge's declaration, and the announcement was scheduled for the 9 a.m. press conference on Tuesday August 2, title: I do not choose to run text: Race", Jerry tells a story about how he won a high school race, and has been branded as a fast runner because he inadvertently got a head start. When asked to race again in order to confirm the results, Jerry responds by saying, "I choose not to run." I do not choose to run "I do not choose to run" is President Calvin Coolidge's statement to the press on his decision not to run for the 1928 presidential election. The statement was ambiguous, and led to considerable debate as to the intentions of its language. Coolidge was at his "Summer title: I do not choose to run text: term tradition" could damage Coolidge's, and thus the party's, chances come election day. This led to some party members calling for him not to run for a third term, though most scholars feel their opinion had little effect on Coolidge's reasoning. The phrase entered popular culture of the era. The tune "I Do Not Choose to Run", credited to Kenny & Dennis was recorded in March 1928 by Harry Reser's jazz band for Brunswick Records. The humorous lyrics tell the story of a watch which, rather than ticking and telling time, utters Coolidge's famous phrase. In the "Seinfeld" episode, "The title: I do not choose to run text: others were stunned by his announcement, including Sanders, his personal secretary. Later in the day on August 2, Grace Coolidge found out of her husband's announcement from visiting senator Arthur Capper. She remarked, "Isn't that just like the man. He never gave me the slightest intimation of his intention. I had no idea." After Coolidge's announcement there was much debate as to what he meant in his choice of words. Some took the language as a definitive statement that he was not willing to be president any longer. Others thought that he was hoping to be drafted by the party title: I do not choose to run text: 1927. However, to avoid an overreaction by the stock market on the east coast, the announcement was moved to midday. At 11:30, Coolidge cut out strips of paper with his statement on it, and at the conference, handed each reporter a strip. Without providing any further information, Coolidge remarked, "There will be nothing more from this office today." Upon Coolidge's announcement, the gathered media were stunned. The public, too, were shocked by the announcement. Many felt Coolidge could easily win a second full term, based on "Coolidge Prosperity," the booming economy, and a more than $300 million surplus. As early