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Former Kamala Harris campaign agent and “Shark Tank” mogul Mark Cuban believes he can win the presidency by choosing the NBA legend as his running mate.
When I appeared on “Steam Room” PodcastOn the show, hosted by NBA TNT television personalities Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley, Cuban answered whether his recent turn as a political commentator will lead him to seek elected office.
Mr. Cuban initially called the idea of running for high office “outrageous,” but said one thing could change his mind.
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“For example, if it was a ticket between you and Chuck Starr, would you feel any different about running for office?” asked legendary basketball announcer Ernie “The Elevator” Johnson, citing the co-host as a potential co-host. asked.
“Yes, of course,” Cuban replied happily. “We'll win by running away. There's no question about that.”
“We'll win,” Barkley agreed matter-of-factly. “We will definitely win. Yes, we will definitely run away.”
Cubans were full of praise for Berkeley, calling him a model of civility and character.
“Charles can talk to anyone, put himself in any situation and get along with everyone, and I think that's what we need,” Cuban said.
Moments earlier, Round Mound of Rebound himself asked Cuban if he was “seriously considering” running for elected office.
“I did a little bit,” Cuban grimaced. “I've talked to pollsters. But then I talked to my family and I did a family poll and they said, 'That's outrageous.'
Mr. Cuban went on to elaborate that he believes today's politics are “sneaky” and that “hate on social media” is a legitimate deterrent to his civic impulses.
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“If your kids live their lives on social media, why should I put them through that?” Cuban asked rhetorically.
Mr. Cuban, who was an active surrogate for the Harris campaign, said he was disappointed in Mr. Trump's victory in November's election, but said he was more focused on the future than the past.
Barkley asked Dallas Mavericks minority shareholders, “What is your initial reaction to the upcoming election?”
“It's like losing the last game of the season. You know? It feels terrible. It's awful to walk off the court. But you know, we've got to look forward to next season. “Hmm,” Cuban said, adding that the Mavs lost in the NBA Finals last year.
“You can't just think about that. You have to think about what you can do in the future. I care about this country, I love this country, and that's important to me. It doesn't mean “I don't like that person” or “I don't like that person.” No, it's about what we can do in the future,” he said.
The billionaire-turned-political commentator made headlines throughout the campaign, often for high-profile gaffes.
Cuban faced backlash after claiming there were no “strong, intelligent women” around President Donald Trump.
“They're intimidating to him. He doesn't like being challenged by them. And you know, Nikki Haley, with all his nonsense about reproductive rights and the way he views and treats women. , would call him out on how to talk. I mean, he can't have her around. That's not going to work,” Cuban said on “The View” at the time.
He later apologized for comments that were considered derogatory and disrespectful towards conservative women.
The billionaire also was severely ridiculed During the campaign, many in online conservative circles commented that his new black-rimmed glasses reminded him of liberal MSNBC talk show host Rachel Maddow.
