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Why John Boehner doesn't want to be president

The speaker told Jay Leno that there are things he likes too much to give up--even for the Oval Office.
Debt Ceiling Debate, John Boehner - Suzy Khimm - 08/27/2013
U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner July 9, 2013 in Washington, DC.

John Boehner isn't willing to give up his red wine and cigarettes. Not even to be president. 

In an interview Thursday on The Tonight Show, Jay Leno asked House Speaker Boehner if he would ever run for president. His response: "No." 

Boehner enjoys cutting his own grass and playing golf, among other pleasures, without the pressure of the presidency. 

Watch his answer below: