Here’s a scary thought: Vetertan journalist Lou Dobbs is considering a run for the White House in 2012.

During an interview with Washington’s WTOP Radio Monday, the former anchor — who abruptly abandoned his nearly 30 year post at CNN two weeks ago — further fueled rumors that he’s eyeing the Oval Office.

“Well, I’ll tell you this much — it’s one of the discussions that we’re having,” Dobb, 64. “For the first time, I’m actually listening to some people about politics. I don’t think I’ve got the nature for it,” he added. “[But] we’ve got to do something in this country and I think that being in the public arena means you’ve got to be part of the solution.”

In September, Dobbs, a controversial and outspoken critic of the nation’s immigration policy, told police that an unknown assiliant fired several shots at his rural New Jersey home.