California comic eyed for Senate [Dennis Miller]

Washington Times ^ | 10-20-03 | Washington Times

[ambrose]

If Arnold Schwarzenegger can be elected governor of California, can comedian Dennis Miller unseat Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer?

Some Republicans in the Golden State think so, and quietly hope they can persuade the sharp political wit — and registered Santa Barbara Republican — to take on the liberal senator. Variety magazine reported this week that Mr. Miller has contacted California Republican consultants to feel out a campaign.

[MarkeyD]

I bet Boxer would be shaking in her boots at the thought of having to debate him.

[Paleo Conservative]

I might start watching C-SPAN2 again just to see him debate on the Senate floor.

[clee1]

He certainly couldn't do worse that BahBah Boxer

[ambrose]

It would be amusing if Hitlery became Prez (well that wouldn't be amusing) just to hear Sen. Miller deliver the Republican response after her state of the union speech.. LOL..

[onyx]

Dennis Miller debating Babra Boxer would have my attention. The thought amuses me, but I doubt that Dennis is seriously considering a run, but ?

[ambrose]

If he lives in Santa Barbara, he should get his political feet wet by running against Lois Capps for the House of Reps...

[Defiant]

Comedians are at least as qualified as generals and housewives (Patty Murray) to be Senators. Generals were the celebs of the 19th Century. Businessmen and social activists were the typical politicians of the 20th. Maybe we are entering a new paradigm for political office. JC Watts, Steve Largent, Jim Bunning and many others from the sports world, now the entertainment world wants to get in the act. Now if we can only get Dan Rather to run for something so we can show how unpopular he is.

[KellyAdmirer]

Anyone who can defeat Barbara Boxer, the country's worst senator after Hillary, has my full support. At least a campaign with him would be entertaining. I don't think that campaign would raise as much interest as the Schwarzenegger one did, though. I wonder just how conservative he really is?

[PeoplesRepublicOfWashington]

The libs will go far out of their way to eviscerate Miller if he runs. I'm thinking that Miller will be more than capable of defending himself and Republican ideas, and doing so with humor will give him an enormous edge. Plan on hearing the 'Rats and media constantly characterizing him as a hate humorist, though. It might be best if all conservatives and Repubs just stand up and laugh out loud at them when they do.

[Graybeard58]

"Anyone who can defeat Barbara Boxer, the country's worst senator after Hillary"


...I dunno about that. Just too too many bad dim Sens to choose from for second worse. I do agree with you on your choice for first worst though.
...I sure don't want to get in a war about who is the second worst but my nomination would be Fat Drunk Ted.

[Zipporah]

""The first joke is that Barbara Boxer is vulnerable, and the second joke is that Dennis Miller would make a formidable candidate," Mr. Woodhouse said. "

He'd like us to believe that.. Hmm maybe he wants to believe it himself.

[seamus]

I would consider a run by Dennis Miller pretty unlikely. The election of Arnold has energized the California Republican Party to the extent that everyone currently holding office thinks the conditions are perfect for an upgrade. Arnold benefitted from not having to run in a primary, which he probably wouldn't have survived. And while the state's party insiders are currently giddy with excitement over Arnold, they are not about to let their entire operation be usurped by celebrities who had no interest in building the base of the party yesterday.

Miller would be a fun candidate to watch, but I find it hard to believe that he'd dig in for a long primary fight and general election against Boxer. That takes A LOT of leg-work, schmoozing, and fund-raising. Arnold only did it because his campaign was short and the recall of Davis was a unique opportunity. I doubt he'd have even given it a shot if he had to battle McClintock for the nomination.

[GulliverSwift]

I think you may be on to something. Since the Civil War, there have been extremely few truly charismatic American politicians, people who are smart, articulate, and passionate. We have really lacked those things of late. This lack has been our problem as conservatives, too many issues-only people or just politicians, and no one with a vision for America.

Any Republican who can successfully articulate a positive and powerful vision for the office he seeks will almost never lose.

[Paul C. Jesup]

After hearing the Excalibar/Moderator remark from him on Foxnews, I think that speech would be priceless. ;P

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[perfect stranger]

Dennis Miller is a good comedian, but he's —not gonna want to get into it.

[gcruse]

Dennis is an appealing comedian, but it would be interesting to see how scripted, forced pedanticism plays to a, you should pardon the expression when used to refer to Californians, conservative constituency.

[Dan from Michigan]

Dennis Miller? What's next? Mickey Mouse as a serious candidate? Maybe Goofy, BS Streisand, Ed Assner, or someone like that.

I'm sick and tired of the celebrity worship by all the weak minded people out there.

That said, I hope Tony Strickland kicks all their asses.