Apparently, there has been a big push on Facebook to get John Mellencamp to run for Senate. I've seen some odd and unusual fan pages on the world's most popular social networking site, but this one is kind of ridiculous.
I think it shows how ignorant American's are if they think someone who's sole skill is making up catchy guitar riffs and sing-a-long lyrics is capable of making decisions that impact our country's future.
Would he propose the "Jack-And-Diane" bill to revamp sex education in public schools? Or perhaps he will pen the "Pink Houses" zoning ordinance?
The Senate seat in question is being vacated by the soon retiring Evan Bayh of Indiana. Bayh claims partisan politics prevented any real progress being made, and that voters should send incumbents packing, but I think the cybernerds up in the Hoosier state are taking it a bit far.
Mellencamp for his part has not made any statements about the groups, but it seems fair to say he is not interested. Apparently some people think it could be a real danger, though, seeing as there is a separate Facebook group opposing any potential Senate run.
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Ah well, the opinions and lives of celebrities already control most Americans' lives. Might as well make it official!
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