[Congressman Billybob]

I AM thinking about running for Congress for real, in the 11th District of North Carolina in 2004. However, as a researcher on congressional elections since 1976, I know that the bare minimum fund-raising for a competent campaign for the House in 2004 will be $600,000, give or take a few pennies.

So, I will not even declare for that office unless I have raised at least $600,000 from sources not seeking to purchase my vote and my soul. And, if I do not declare, I will return all donations to the donors. Either I do it right with a legitimate chance of success, or I stay out. Doing it halfway is worse than not doing it at all.

Billybob / John

[MrConfettiMan]

Bump!

[Only1choice____Freedom]

>>"...I have raised at least $600,000 from sources not seeking to purchase my vote and my soul."

Oh well, There goes that idea.



I told you there would be more chances to use the pig's quote - "Some are more equal than others."

Stick around, there might me some fresh meat to grind.
Oops, sorry PETA.

[wimpycat]

I did a brief check of the 11th District's current Congressman, Charles Taylor, and it seems to me you'd have a good shot at that seat...whenever Taylor decides to retire. I don't know anything about him, but he looks good on paper, and you know it's hard to knock off a sitting Congressman, especially in a primary challenge.