Shannon told me to write something more light hearted this morning as we discussed blogs. I’m not always good at light hearted (or easy going). However, it is in this vein that I am officially announcing my intention to form an exploratory committee to run for Illinois’ Fifth Congressional District: The one Rahm Emmanuel is vacating to be President Elect Barack Obama’s Chief of Staff.
I’m tapping a few people who can help me in this endeavor.
Congress needs more dedicated liberal geeks. I fit the bill. Why should I bother waiting till I retire? I’m starting today.
Gleason 08!
update 1: I already have a supporter (thanks Bill!) and another member of my Committee. Let’s hear it for Outreach!
ohmygosh.. hurry up!
You’ve got my endorsement.
Yes, indeed. I nominate me as your proofreader and speechwriter. Let’s get this native son of Chicago in the House.
Also, I’ll start looking for rental properties in DC.
I will help…
I’m not a liberal.
I want booze
I should have been more clear. By lighthearted, I meant non-political.
However, this does not mean I won’t help you get petitions.
Oh.
Well, you did say “not political” but I ignored it because this idea was TOO big not to post.
Gleason, I am so there for you on one condition: we each get West Wing code names. You can be Bartlett. Shannon is Abby. And I’m Josh Lyman. Comments on my gender confusion are *not* welcome.
I will do whatever it takes to help you out, my friend. And promise not to bring any dirt I have on you to light! 😉 Go Marty!
we’re starting a movement here!
AND MY AXE.
You guys realize this is only the first step to becoming Emperor Bricu, First of his Name.
Huzzah. I am all over this.
I’ll help!
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BTW, dude, if you’re serious? I don’t care that we’re total political opposites, this is AWESOME. We need a lot more citizen legislators and a lot fewer permanent politicians in Washington, regardless of party.
Great idea 🙂
I think I should stop posting on your blog before our relationship can be used in attack ads against you.
“He hangs out with vegetarian, atheist mexicans with socialist tendencies. Think of the children!”
I will mercilessly mock your opponents with satire.