New name tossed into Senate mix: Mike Ditka

[Freddie Stubbs]

By Kristen McQueary
DAILY SOUTHTOWN


Could "Da Coach" pursue a new title as "Da Senator?"

A group of grass-roots GOP loyalists is trying to recruit former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka to run for U.S. Senate, or for the Illinois Republican Party chairman position in December.

But are they serious?

"Dead serious," said Tom Pence, of Oswego, a Kendall County GOP committeeman who co-founded the Web site www.draftditka.com.

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[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

1. oh god no

Not only would it be a disaster, Ditka's a fucking god there.

[lil-petunia]

3. huh?

can you imagine him losing it in the senate chambers,
"WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU MEAN you won't vote on this amendment, goddammit to hell, you fucking wussses. Get off your fat asses and start doing your own heavy lifting, you chickenshit morons!"

I can see it now. Animal House hits the senate floor.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

4. Yep, total fucking disgrace

Well, I guess Repugs are used to that.

[JM]

2. "Dead Serious" is right on target

Ditka would be dead in a month. He would go absolutely apeshit if Cheney told HIM to fuck off and probably break a briefcase over Dic's evil head.

If we think he went nuts coaching Da Bears, he would be positively INSANE with Da Congress

JM

[StClone]

5. GOP grasping at straws

I wouldn't put it past them to push Ditka. They can not win by the quality of candidate they field as a politician but as personalities that draw attention like Arnold. Pathetic new trick that, just like the old tricks, is a short term gotcha until the public wises up.

[meegbear]

6. But if he was courted by the Democrats ..

he's a "dumb jock". Odd how intelligence levels of personalities are based on political affiliation.

[lil-petunia]

7. unfortunately

we have Bob Thomas on the bench, and he ain't no high wattage light bulb, either.

[MikeG]

8. Told you so. I've been pushing Kerry/Ditka as a unity ticket.

They never listen until its too late.