George Takei announces he's running for Congress against Devin Nunes!

[madamesilverspurs]

"With what is going on now in the country, I couldn’t stand by any longer merely as a citizen. I knew I had to take a bigger stand. So that’s why I’m running for Congress. My hope is to challenge Davin Nunes for his seat in 2018."

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https://www.dailykos.com/story/2017/04/01/1649285/-George-Takei-announces-he-s-running-for-Congress-against-Devin-Nunes



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[PatrickforO]

1. Well...the thing is, he's 79.

Not trying to denigrate him by any means - he's a good guy. But...he's at the tale end of 'good old,' and on the cusp of 'bad old.'

[vlyons]

9. yeah but all the southern calif LGBT folks

will vote for him. He is very well liked.

[Retrograde]

26. That may be true, but

Nunes' district is Fresno County, the San Joachim valley, and parts of Tulare county, hardly southern California.

I wish Takei luck, but California is a very large and varied place.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

15. He's in better shape than most 50 year olds.

He's got a good 20 years.

Besides terms are only 2 years. All he needs to do is toss that flop-sweating jagoff out on his ear.

[mwooldri]

18. He's running for Congress, a Congressional term is 2 years.

If typical life expectancy for a healthy 79 year old male is anything to go by, it's 8.6 years. I'd even add in his Japanese genetics and throw in a few years extra in there for good measure.

If we can have a senior citizen take over the lease of America's most famous governmental housing complex, then Captain Sulu can make like warp factor 9 to East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, planet Earth, star date minus 303993.48

[onetexan]

28. His age, and health, are non_disqualifiers

He is instead, an excellent candidate given his representation of LGBT & minority citizens. He is soundminded, practical & strong, & has good understanding of the political climate & issues facing Americans.

[qdouble]

32. I'd vote for a corpse over Nunes, his age is not a factor

[narnian60]

33. +1

Hahaha.

[IrishEyes]

47. I disagree. I don't think that he is too old.

Many people contribute to society in their 70s and 80s. He seems to be in great physical and mental shape. Since it was just a joke, it doesn't matter in his case but I would vote for an older person if they were the right person for the job.

[AJT]

2. Go George!

[sheshe2]

3. Go George!

[Aristus]

4. Go ahead, Republicans! Tell us why an actor shouldn't run for office!

Tell us, Ronald Reagan!

Tell us, Fred Grandy!

Tell us, Sonny Bono!

Tell us, Arnold Scharzenegger!

Go on...we'll wait...

[Doreen]

5. I would vote for him in a second.

[brer cat]

6. Go for it, George! nt

[furtheradu]

7. O MYYY!

Yes, please!

& thank YOU!

[TexasTowelie]

8. Oh my!

I hope this isn't an April Fool's Day joke.

[alwaysinflux]

10. From what I saw of Nunes constituents

They're fine w him and will vote for him again.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/31/politics/devin-nunes-california/index.html

[Jonny Appleseed]

13. April fools probably, but I'm pretty sure they'd vote for any celebrity over that little prick

They're republicans after all, they're not voting on policy.

[alwaysinflux]

36. LOL (nm)

[mainer]

11. Full ahead, Mr Sulu!

Wish I could vote for him!

[ProudLib72]

12. A celebrity I can get behind

Yes George, if you are serious, then hell yes!

[Thekaspervote]

14. Yes ..thank you George!!

I'll be giving money to your campaign.

[pokerfan]

16. Make it so (nt)

[spiderpig]

17. George has more awareness and common sense in any random pinkie

than Nunes has in his entire body.

Regardless of age.

Go George!

[pkdu]

19. I WILL SEND HIM MONEY ...without hesitation. nt

[denbot]

20. No freaking way!!!!

No freaking way...

[eleny]

21. That's the best news all day

[DesertRat]

22. April Fools?

[SleeplessinSoCal]

42. April Fool's on the east coast. Just a bad jest on the west.

It was still March.

[still_one]

23. First of all I don't believe George Takei lives in Tulare county, so this must be some kind of joke

[rainbow4321]

25. They are moving to Visalia...

It's in the district.

http://the-daily.buzz/a/george-takei-has-bombshell-announcement-and-washington-is-reeling/p-1

[Retrograde]

27. One doesn't have to live in a congressional district

to run for Representative - Congressional districts get changed every 10 years in many places. There are precedents for California reps not living in their districts - Garamendi, for one.

[Cha]

24. Wow! This is Great.. Mahalo, George!

California’s 22nd congressional district! Fresno!

Mahalo, madame!

[oberliner]

29. Check the date

He has previously done a gag post on April Fools Day.

[tblue37]

30. Oh, myyyyy! nt

[LeftInTX]

34. LOL

[WePurrsevere]

31. If it's not an April Fools joke this would be great!

George may be older but he's in amazing physical and mental shape. He'd certainly shake things up a bit in the House if he can pull off a win.

[HAB911]

35. OH NOES

Link to tweet

No, I'm not running for Congress. Happy 4/1!

But Jon Ossoff is on 4/18. Help him win at http://electjon.com . Let's flip Congress in '18

[Alice11111]

38. Joke, but smart:We could take the House &Senate this way

Certain celebrities and other people who are almost certain to win, should get homes and change their legal residence to districts we need... state and federal. Win.
Win. Win. Get rid of gerrymandering. Get the country back in shape. Then, promote other good people who can win fairly. Once yhe job is accomplished, the others can then go live wherever they want. It is a temporary time demand competing with their career, but it is a call to service for their country.



They are needed for their country NOW!

[dobleremolque]

37. Make it so! n/t

[progressoid]

39. You know you can edit and/or delete posts that aren't true.

[madamesilverspurs]

40. Nah...

Given his reputation, I figured it was a prank. But with all the present bitterness, it was still something sweet to nibble on for a moment. Takei is priceless!


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[judesedit]

41. Please do it George. We need you

[connecticut yankee]

43. Too bad

I wish he were. I'm sure he would win.

[raven mad]

44. Mr. Sulu, you have the helm! n/t

[raven mad]

45. LOL!

If wishes were horses................

[nocalflea]

46. Amazing how many people didn't click the link.

The thought of someone as sophisticated as Takei taking up residence in Nunes district is the real joke here.

[IrishEyes]

48. It is a nice way to bring attention to the real candidate.

I hope we flip a ton of seats in congress