Well, I'm thinking about running for Congress. [View All]

[txaslftist]

I live in the heart of Red Amurka, a place that they call Bush country. I've been meeting with the Democratic Party movers and shakers, and they're pretty demoralized.

The pukes took something like 75% of the vote last go round, and the Democrats can't even find a candidate willing to run against the Republican incumbent congressman. He's a man of little distinction, a wealthy businessman whose only claim to fame is that he's a "team player" with our president.

There's no money to run a campaign, and they need someone to agree to run just so they can have a name on the ballot. They're looking for a "fall on your sword" kinda guy.

I work for a living, and can't invest the time needed to run a full-fledged campaign, plus they've already said they aren't going to invest the kind of money they think they really need to run an effective campaign. Understandably, they want to invest in the races they think they can win, and this ain't one of them.

My goal, if I run, will be to win. I think I'm a better candidate than the incumbent, smarter, stronger, faster. It will mean one hell of a sacrifice for my family if I do run.

What do you think?