Should Walt Starr run for Congress

[Walt Starr]

Yes or no. No other choices in this poll.

[Gman]

1. Go for it!

[KingFlorez]

2. Can't hurt to try

I'm running for my city council next year. I think it's necessary for some of us to begin public service, so go for it.

[eeyore]

3. Where?

I voted yes, but I think it's important for us to know who you'll be running against. Either way...what the hell? We could use your certain je ne sais crois!

[Walt Starr]

9. Illinois 13th

against Judy Biggert. I know at least one other person is seeking the nomination and I know nothing about him.

I might be a better volunteer for him.

[Jackpine Radical]

4. "Course you'll have to cover up your tree-worshipping,

Satanic paganism.

[emulatorloo]

5. Yes

[Blue-Jay]

6. Why?

[Tatiana]

7. Can you move to Denny Hastert's district? n/t

[Walt Starr]

8. LOL, actually, we've been looking at developments there

:P

[Tatiana]

15. You'd be doing America a great service!

If we could send him off to spend more time with his family...

Hell, I think we'd all be willing to fund any relocation expenses ;)

[Pirate Smile]

10. Run, Walt, run!

[annabanana]

11. Oh hell yeah.... Why not!.......eom

[Rowdyboy]

12. If you have the stomach for it man, go for it!

It can be brutal, and heartbreaking, but if you don't run then you can't win. Hope you decide to go for it....

[Old and In the Way]

13. You been getting some exposure on the 'nets recently, Walt.

Billmon and I think Atrios mentioned your post at dKos. Capitalize on that exposure!

[Gold Metal Flake]

14. Why the hell not?

Since you gave up smoking live hamsters, and apologized for stealing all of those frieght trains, what's stoppin you?

[leesa]

16. Yes. By all means.

[Awsi Dooger]

17. I don't know much about that district

Other than it includes sections of western Chicago. My notes indicate the Democratic candidate got roughly 29% in 2002 and 35% in 2004. I have a notation that Gloria Anderson would probably run again. Regarding a potential Democratic primary challenger, you know nothing about "him" so I guess Gloria is out or has not decided. Looks like a district trending our way. The problem, as always, is financing and getting the DNC to fund a candidate and race that doesn't look obvious as top tier pickup opportunity. Best of luck in making this decision and the potential campaign. Bold moves are admirable and rewarding, regardless of the outcome.

[Douglas Carpenter]

18. I would only suggest finding out what you can about any other Democrats

who might be running and find out who is backing them. Then make a decision from there.

[CanuckAmok]

19. No, he turned the OJ Simpson trial into a circus.

n/t

[Gormy Cuss]

20. Why Not?

Here's a suggested film to view in advance of your candidacy:

Man with a Plan
http://www.newenglandfilm.com/news/archives/98may/manplan.htm

Man with a Plan is the chronicle of 72-year-old farmer Fred Tuttle's race for Congress in his native Vermont. Why? He needs a job with health benefits that doesn't require experience. Besides, as Fred's campaign slogan asks, "Why not?"

[KoKo]

21. No! His analysis of Air National Guard Medals will be held against him,

Big Time. The Swift Boaters will go at him for trying to prove Rather was correct. He's already been exposed. We don't want a fellow DU'er to have to suffer through that.

Plus he's already got alot of fame the last few days for figuring out that DeLay might have copped a plea.

Whiskey Bar's Billmon and others are alread working hard and that means the Freepers are alerted.

We can't have this kind of candidate running. We need weaker candidates so the Repugs won't bother. Starr has called too much attention to some issues...he will be a "trouble maker."

:D...Go for it Walt!

[Blue_Tires]

22. good luck if you do run!!!

just avoid hiring whoever did Alan Keyes' campaign!!!!
lol

[johnaries]

23. Yes! Go for it! n/t

[JohnLocke]

24. You certainly can do better than Gloria Andersen did!

In 2004:
--Judy Biggert (R) 65%
--Gloria Andersen (D) 35%

[dorktv]

25. Please post a link in your sig so we all can donate.

if 1,500 of us give you 10 bucks that is 15,000!

[rman]

26. What policies would you support?