After losing in 2004 presidential battle, Lacson ran for Senate in 2007, and clinched a seat. On March 22, 2009, Lacson stated that he was willing to give up presidential ambition, but also that time, he was open to talk with the opposition.[1]
Campaign
On May 12, 2009, he declared his presidential campaign.[2] While in the middle of his campaign, Lacson stated that he stated that even the party mergers happen (including the merger of Lakas-CMD and Kampi), he still continue his campaign.[3]
On June 6, 2009, he withdrawn from his campaign.[4][5][6] After the withdrawal, rumors speculated that he withdraw due to a deal with the administration with the accusations on Dacer-Corbito case. But both camps denied the rumors.[7]
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