Jim Webb backing off just a little on White House run

Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, exploring a possible 2016 presidential campaign, said he is in the process of deciding whether he can “put together the type of money” needed and still remain independent of special interests.

Mr. Webb, a Democrat, said his chief political dilemma is building a realistic campaign without becoming beholden to donors in an era where the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision has allowed individual donors to give millions to support campaigns.

Appearing on Washington Journal on C-Span, Mr. Webb said nowadays, “someone can write an individual check for $26 million” and a candidate such as former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush can seek to raise $100 million within three months. Against that backdrop, the former Virginia senator said he is evaluating whether a campaign will be possible for him.

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