Aspiring Governors, Start Your Engines
I'm still bowled over by the simplicity of running for governor in this likely recall election: 65 signatures and $3500.
Granted, I don't have the money to do that... but I know plenty of people who do. I'd love to see a ballot just brimming with names, just to make this whole goofy exercise even goofier.
Wannbe guvs better act fast, though: Once a recall election is announced, the L.A. Times reports that prospective candidates will have as little as one day to file.
Just for fun, I'd love to see a few Hollywood executives put their names on the ballot (Leslie Moonves, we're drafting you!). Workplaces should pool their money together, hold a lotto to see who their candidate will be, and get them on the ballot! Reality show producers should scramble to put their own candidates on the ballot-- and then film their campaign, of course.
And speaking of reality, this is a perfect spot for former reality contestants to regain a few more minutes of fame (Richard Hatch, declare your candidacy now). I'm not sure of the age requirements, but this is the place to stage a Clay Aiken vs. Ruben Studdard rematch!
We could have some real fun with this governor's race! Arnold Schwarzenegger, get in line.
Meanwhile, the L.A. Examiner guys have been really quiet as of late. Hopefully they haven't abandoned their campaign to recruit Hank Denny-- the town drunk in Modesto-- for the office.
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