Have you considered running for elected office?

[tsipple]

All too many Democratic candidacies go unfilled each election. Perhaps there's a "Throw the bums out!" election brewing for 2004.

Question: Have you considered running for elected office?

If you are running (or considering), please post a message to let us all know how and where you'd like help.

[Kolesar]

1. I would like to know I am qualified

I am seriously considering taking a state government class at the community college next semester.

[wndycty]

2. Yes. . .

. . .but I have had one too many lap dances.

[AWD]

3. Maybe...

...why, do you think I should run?

Just kidding. YES! I am running.

I am campaigning to be elected to the 16th District of Ohio, US House OfRepresentatives. My campaign website (demo version until the weekend) can be found at www.JeffSeemannForCongress.com

You can donate via PayPal at [e-mail], or send a check to ----
Jeff Seemann For Congress
5622 12th Street NW
Canton, Ohio 44708

[liberalhistorian]

6. LOL!

No, Jeff, we think you should drop out now because you'd make a terrible congressman and we want yet another ineffective term from that %&$(*%#(^#_*%(#$%)$( repuke Ralph Regula!

I so very much hope that, at this time next year, we'll all be congratulating you on your new office!

[AWD]

11. Congratulating me?

Hell, you're dancing on the table at my victory party if I win!

[liberalhistorian]

16. LOL!

Sounds good to me! And let me know whatever help you need, since I'm not that far away I'd be glad to help if I could.

[tsipple]

10. Jeff, humble suggestion for your web site...

DeanSpace. It's a web site "erector set" that just does a fantastic job building a community. It's free and (relatively) easy to do.

Visit by web site (signature line below) to see an example. E-mail from there if you have any questions.

[AWD]

13. Thank you

I'll take a look. The info for the site is complete, but I'm not fond of the linear feel it has.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

4. i have been asked to run for town council and town supervisor

i declined ....maybe next cycle

[knight_of_the_star]

5. I will

After I've done about five years at least in the DA's office in a major city ie San Francisco, LA, etc.

[onebigbadwulf]

7. Anyone who is unsure or undecided

GET INTO IT! Next year will be a sweeping year for Dems ala the Political Pendulum. Great time to hop on board and defeat those repug incumbants!

[ElsewheresDaughter]

18. i live in a staunch repuke stronghold...but Dems swept the elections here!

even the next district..a democrat was elected and she is the first democratic mayor to be elected in 125 years of repuke control...it was so sweet!

our town went from complete repuke to complete Dem!!!!

[liberalhistorian]

I would like to run for the school board next year,

the next time there's an opening. My parents are both teachers, my son is in school in the district and I've always wanted to be a school board member for some ungodly reason.

[Kolesar]

12. How did your "Thursday Meeting" go

I recall that Mr. Teacher was all annoyed because your son criticized the war monger president. Did you have that meeting?

[Gman]

8. Yes, and I lost

Ran for City Council 25 years ago when I was 24. But I didn't finish last. I was 5th out of 8 candidates.

[stevebreeze]

9. ran twice for state rep in IL

got my ass kicked both times. The district I ran in is mostly in Hasterts and little bit of Hydes congresional districts.
:kICK:

[tsipple]

14. DuPage County, Right?

DuPage is changing quite a lot. Skewing more and more Democratic. Might check with Rick Klau of DuPage for Dean to see what his opinion is.

[MadMan]

15. Well, kind of...

My plan is to cozy up to the four clowns on the SCOTUS and be the next APPOINTED president.

[JanMichael]

17. I will eventually. Not 2004, probably not 2006, maybe 2008.

Mainly because I'll be moving soon and I believe it vital to get somewhat established prior to running.

For what you ask?

Beats me, whatever office holds the greatest chance of falling, at the time that I feel is "right", to this hard-core Lefty...

I'm a planner now so I suppose a city council seat would be most appropriate. Perhaps a county seat, if the county is small enough.

Should be fun regardless.

[benddem]

19. I did run once

I recommend it. It was a great experience. But you have to learn to ask for money. I just hated that. Good luck.:bounce:

[Scottie72]

20. I hate my area

The Democrats didn't support any canidates for national office in 2002. I would just consider running to actually give the people a choice.. I wouldn't care if I didn't have tons of Democratic Party monitary support. I just think that the people of the 1st congressional district of Virginia deserve another option that our current represenative... who is a sponsor of the Federal Marriage Act. I think I actually wrote in my name on the ballot. Get this at the polling place she actually had campaigniers near by!!! I know I live in a very conservative area but the people deserve a choice. I know that money could be spent better in other races where the Dems actually have a chance to win... but I would at least have the oprotunity to vote for a Democrat for congress.

Finally remembered her name... Jo-Ann Davis...

[eyesroll]

21. I'm not running currently.

I've been told it might be a good idea, eventually.

Right now would be a bit inconvenient -- my husband, Whitacre D_WI, is already running.
(www.vince4congress.com)

[AWD]

22. Run against him in the primary

That'll teach him a lesson!

[kyrasdad]

23. I want to... so badly...

But I work for the government, so I can't according to civil service law... which I think bites...

[stevedeshazer]

24. Yes

But I am content now to work for others and build background support for later.

[sistersofmercy]

25. Nope never!