Lance Armstrong for Governor of Texas in 2006 -WOW- true or false?

mareblu

I have read this in a few articles.

Is this true? if so, Would you think he win? I am so sure Texans will adore having him as their governor. And then, our next US President? endless opportunities for him now.........

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thebluetrain

He would win by a landslide, Rick Perry wouldnt stand a chance. Celebrities always win. If Minnesota will elect a former Wrestler, Texans will elect a former Cyclist. It wont be based on qualifications at all.

JohnO

And California elected a former weightlifter and movie star, and before that, a movie star...

Lance would be well advised to do a tour as a political domestique before tackling the big leagues. As subtle and complex as the tactics of cycling can be, politics is even more subtle and complex.

You have to do more than just get elected, you have to be effective once you're in office. As Arnold is learning, and Jesse definitely learned, that is by no means guaranteed.

tinks

Scarily enough, I can see it happening. American politics is a fickle thing where sound bites are sometimes more important than policy.

He may be a great athlete but a great politician? That remains to be seen but certainly his celebrity profile would be a huge advantage if he does have political aspirations.

JensCph

He was asked during the tour, and his reply was something like:

"I already hate *this* [refering to the horde of press around him]. So why would I go into politics."

Well. Stranger things have happened. Oh..and he would win by a landslide.

Frihed89

Bill Bradley, Jack Kemp, Steve Largent, Jim Ryan, (and how many others?) have all been elected to the US Congress.

But Lance Armstrong? I just don't think that would be his cup of tea.

hombredesubaru

Lance will definitely run, but not in 2006. He has already said the governor's mansion looks great in a press interview. He was asked many times in post tour interviews and was coyly evasive. But he himself rules out 2006. Especially since a real folk hero is already running, Kinky Friedman.

http://www.kinkyfriedman.com/

No joke, Kinky is for real and Lance couldnt run in the midst of what will be political chaos. Kinky actually messes things up for Lance since Lance would do great against Perry and the usual drab politicos. If Kinky were to win, the public would probably need a return to a "real" candidate in the next election, but we'll see.

rule62

"I have read this in a few articles.

Is this true?"



When there's a rip in the fabric of time.

steve26

Well if he became president the U.S. would probably bomb France.

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"For now, I must focus on my treatment. However, I want you all to know that I intend to beat this disease, and further, I intend to ride again as a professional cyclist."....
I intend to be an avid spokesperson for cancer once I have beaten the disease.
Lance Armstrong Press Conference October 8th, 1996

Dimos

I don't think so! Germany perhaps (too many spits are hard to forget) but the majority of French people respect him. Maybe only in case that someone in the future will reach 6 wins and he's in offfice too!

I like the idea because I think that as a person that realised the value of life on his skin he is more probable to rethink the shame that is the death penalty.

HellonWheels

IF its true, I'd have to know in detail what his political views are before I'd consider voting for him. As much as I am a FOL (fan of Lance) and always have been, and although I sell Livestrong bands and am a member of the LAF, politics is quite another matter. If he is a liberal, no way in hell would I vote for him..cancer survivor and seven TDF notwithstanding.

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steve26

My guess is that Lance is a Republican.

He believes that hard work gets things done

Then again if he doped...he would be a liberal since he looked for the easy way

I will go hide now.

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"For now, I must focus on my treatment. However, I want you all to know that I intend to beat this disease, and further, I intend to ride again as a professional cyclist."....
I intend to be an avid spokesperson for cancer once I have beaten the disease.
Lance Armstrong Press Conference October 8th, 1996

babylou

With your head already up your ass I don't think you need to hide. Here's to hard working Republicans like dubya

Dead Star

and does this have ANYTHING at all to do with the grand tours??????? IHR SEID ALLE ARSCHLECKER