by John Patterson
Mon Feb 15, 2010 at 10:54:54 AM PST
With the announced resignation of Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana still hot on the blogs and heading for the MSM headlines, a comment by Talking Points Memo reader “erica” suggesting John Mellencamp as a viable candidate for the Indiana Democrats to offer in the general election, has sparked a grassroots wildfire on the internet to draft the singer/songwriter to run for office.
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Mellencamp, a who established his political creds long ago with performances for “Farm Aid” and manyother political events could conceivably gather the necessary 4,500 signatures in the remaining 24 hours, if he were allowed to use the internet (500 from each Indiana Congressional District could come just from his Indiana fan base.)
Fans and supporters are working to establish a site that can help gather support and signatures, until then, stay tuned to this blog, or go to Talking Points Memo CAFE for more information as the story unfolds.”
Here's an update; here's an email address mellencampforsenate@gmail.com
for anyone who wants to get pro-active with this project. We'll make an email blob to contact anyone who wants to get pro-active in this process. I noticed there's another "Mellencamp for Senate" post up, too, hope we can all work together. for anyone who wants to join a contact list, we'll make an email blob to contact anyone who wants to get pro-active in this process. I noticed there's another "Mellencamp for Senate" post up, too, hope we can all work together.
Here's a link to the TPM blogpost; go and REC it if you are signed up, or sign up if you can.
Fans and supporters are working to establish a site that can help gather support and signatures, until then, stay tuned to this blog, or go to Talking Points Memo CAFE for more information as the story unfolds.”
Here's an update; here's an email address mellencampforsenate@gmail.com
for anyone who wants to get pro-active with this project. We'll make an email blob to contact anyone who wants to get pro-active in this process. I noticed there's another "Mellencamp for Senate" post up, too, hope we can all work together. for anyone who wants to join a contact list, we'll make an email blob to contact anyone who wants to get pro-active in this process. I noticed there's another "Mellencamp for Senate" post up, too, hope we can all work together.
Here's a link to the TPM blogpost; go and REC it if you are signed up, or sign up if you can.
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