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Tyson throws his support in Steele's corner (Mike Tyson)
Baltimore Sun ^
| October 17, 2006,
| Connie Mabin
Posted on 10/17/2006 11:54:10 PM PDT by tlb
U.S. Senate candidate Michael S. Steele garnered support from an unlikely source Monday -- former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson.
At the news conference in Ohio, where he will return to the ring Friday night, Tyson wore a white-and-blue "Steele for U.S. Senate" T-shirt as he posed for photos with fans and signed autographs. Tyson said he used to believe black Republicans were "sellouts," but he said he changed his mind after researching the Maryland lieutenant governor.
"We have to open our eyes more," Tyson said, as he pointed to his T-shirt.
Tyson's appearance came on the same day that renowned boxing promoter Don King, who has promoted the best fighters in the world -- from Muhammad Ali to Evander Holyfield to Tyson -- campaigned for Steele in Baltimore and in Prince George's County.
"Yeah, Michael Steele, y'all, the next United States senator of the great state of Maryland," King said as he stepped off the Republican nominee's big blue campaign bus and set foot on Pennsylvania Avenue yesterday. "He cares about Jesus.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Politics/Elections; US: Maryland
KEYWORDS: donking; miketyson
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Endorsements by Don King and Mike Tyson. That indeed is a mixed blessing for Steele. It might be ok if they keep King away from the campaign funds and Tyson away from the female volunteers.
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posted on
10/17/2006 11:54:11 PM PDT
by
tlb
To: tlb
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posted on
10/17/2006 11:56:30 PM PDT
by
unspun
(What do you think? Please think, before you answer.)
To: tlb
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posted on
10/17/2006 11:57:42 PM PDT
by
Aussie Dasher
(The Great Ronald Reagan & John Paul II - Heaven's Dream Team!)
To: tlb
I hope his endorsement helps! It just might!
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posted on
10/17/2006 11:57:49 PM PDT
by
onyx
(We have two political parties: the American Party and the Anti-American Party.)
To: tlb
The last time I checked Tyson was a convicted felon.
To: tlb
"We have to open our eyes more," Tyson said. . . At least he didn't suggest we need to use our ears more! :)
To: tlb
Tyson said he would likely go just four rounds and that future stops on the tour might include bouts with women Are you sure this is not from the Onion?
To: trumandogz
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posted on
10/18/2006 12:08:51 AM PDT
by
Red Steel
To: tlb
"Endorsements by Don King and Mike Tyson."
If he could figure out how to do it, Don King wouldn't BREATHE unless someone paid him to do so.
The question is: WHO is paying him to endorse Michael Steele?
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posted on
10/18/2006 12:09:47 AM PDT
by
decal
(Building a wall on the border is like treating lung cancer with cough syrup.)
To: Red Steel
One did murder the other rape.
Is Chuck Manson going to be at the next appearance?
To: tlb
I'm holding out for the O.J. endorsement.
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posted on
10/18/2006 12:28:24 AM PDT
by
kenth
(There are three kinds of people in the world. Those who can count, and those who can't.)
To: trumandogz
Well, Don King does love the US of A. And why not? He does a little time in jail for murder, becomes a boxing promoter and make gazillions of $$$s. Don King even waves the flag.
King: Only in America!
The US has been good to him - a little too good.
To: tlb
Everyone knows Tyson is hard up for cash. How much did the DNC pay him to do this?
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posted on
10/18/2006 12:35:59 AM PDT
by
L.N. Smithee
(Normal people would kill to save their kids. Muslim fascists raise their kids to die killing others.)
To: Red Steel
To: tlb
Don King is a dedicated Republican. Mike Tyson is wishy washy.... Best for Steele to stay thank you, but don't go parade around Tyson.
Kind of reminds me of the Raper 50 cent who likes Bush... It's really strange to me.... I feel like I am in the Twilight Zone when I hear odd endorsements....
To: Sprite518
Kind of reminds me of the Raper 50 cent who likes Bush...
?
Steele has to run this way in Maryland.
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posted on
10/18/2006 1:25:26 AM PDT
by
kinoxi
To: tlb
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posted on
10/18/2006 2:39:58 AM PDT
by
HEY4QDEMS
(Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it.)
To: tlb
". . . he said he changed his mind after researching . . ."Yeah right!
LOL!
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posted on
10/18/2006 3:18:42 AM PDT
by
blues_guitarist
(Black, conservative, Christian . . . . . . and I play guitar!)
To: tlb
very funny but very true.....
I only hope their supports can bring in some voters that would otherwise not vote or vote lib/dem...hopefully, king & tyson serve some good purpose!!!!
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posted on
10/18/2006 3:34:16 AM PDT
by
hnj_00
To: tlb
I want to see somebody throw an oreo at Tyson. I'd pay to see that.
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posted on
10/18/2006 3:35:45 AM PDT
by
bad company
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