He came close to seeking the Democratic nomination in 1987.
At least six Republicans are expected to seek the nomination.
He sought the Democratic nomination for president twice, in 1984 and 1988.
In 1998, he again sought the Democratic nomination for state attorney general.
Candidates seeking the party's nomination are, he makes clear, expected to pay him court.
Within a year, he decided to seek the 2000 Republican presidential nomination.
He sought the Republican presidential nomination in 1992 and 1996.
A look at the Republicans who are seeking their party's presidential nomination.
He sought his party's nomination for the 2006 presidential election during the first months of 2005.
The 43-year-old mayor is seeking the Republican nomination for governor.