Springer to run for senate

Morgeruat · 07-11-2003, 02:20 PM

story here

Jerry Springer, the talk show host who put wife-swappers, strippers and skinheads on the air and then watched the punches fly, will file papers to run for the U.S. Senate as early as Friday, advisers said.

Springer, 59, the former Cincinnati mayor, will not decide whether to actually run until later this month, said Mike Ford, his political adviser.

The early filing is necessary to avoid getting into legal trouble for raising money without officially declaring a candidacy, Ford said.

Springer is airing 30-minute infomercials across the nation to raise money and build support for his possible run for the Democratic nomination next year.

The infomercial, paid for by Springer, is part biography and part fund-raiser. It explains how Springer's parents fled Nazi Germany for England, then moved to the United States just before Springer's fifth birthday. The ad seeks small donations and offers T-shirts, bumper stickers and CDs of Springer singing "rockabilly" music.

The infomercial will air for about two weeks in several U.S. cities including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Memphis, Tenn., New Orleans, San Antonio and New York. Ford would not say how much it cost.

It was not immediately scheduled to air in Ohio because of concerns over equal access, meaning TV stations would have to offer equivalent time to other candidates.

The infomercial also addresses potential problems by Springer's talk show, known for its profanity, fistfights, cheating spouses and incestuous relationships.

Springer repeats a theme he has voiced several times in recent months - that his show is not responsible for problems in Ohio with schools, jobs and the economy.

The infomercial focuses on a comment by National Review commentator Jonah Goldberg on a Sunday morning talk show several months ago. Goldberg warned of new people brought to the polls by Springer, including "slack-jawed yokels, hicks, weirdos, pervs and whatnots."

The infomercial offers that quote on a T-shirt and inserted into a signed photograph of Springer next to a sign for Hicksville, Ohio. Springer refers to the quote and talks about wanting to reach out to "regular folks ... who weren't born with a silver spoon in your mouth."

State Sen. Eric Fingerhut, a Democrat, has already announced his candidacy for the Senate seat. The Democratic winner will probably take on Republican Sen. George Voinovich.

"A half-hour infomercial doesn't wipe out what he's been doing for a decade," Fingerhut said Thursday. "All it does tragically is identify Ohio with his level of entertainment."

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ElricMorlockin · 07-11-2003, 02:25 PM

Thank God I moved out of that state recently....

johnny · 07-11-2003, 02:26 PM

10 more years and he might be in the oval office.

Rokenn · 07-11-2003, 02:48 PM

I'm sure he can count on the lesbian stripper vote!

07-11-2003, 03:08 PM

Might not be such a good idea.

jason0273 · 07-11-2003, 03:15 PM

"Jerry, Jerry, Jerry" I wonder if Steve will his campain manager.

Xen · 07-11-2003, 04:37 PM

Yeah sure...

And my name is Michael Jordan

Lavindathar · 07-11-2003, 04:41 PM

This is why I'm happy not to be American.....

Your country is so eccentric and over the top......tut tut.

Animal · 07-11-2003, 07:36 PM

Didn't the US have a professional wrestler as a governer? Jesse Ventura wasn't it?

There was some take of Hulk Hogan running for president at one point, IIRC.

And people think Canada's messed up because we have alcoholic's as Premier's.

Iron_Ranger · 07-11-2003, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Animal:
Didn't the US have a professional wrestler as a governer? Jesse Ventura wasn't it?

There was some take of Hulk Hogan running for president at one point, IIRC.

And people think Canada's messed up because we have alcoholic's as Premier's.

Thats not the only reason I think Canada is messed up [img]tongue.gif[/img] . If he gets Senator, I will lose all hope and faith in humanity.

07-11-2003, 02:20 PM	#1
Morgeruat Jack Burton Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: PA Age: 44 Posts: 5,421	story here Jerry Springer, the talk show host who put wife-swappers, strippers and skinheads on the air and then watched the punches fly, will file papers to run for the U.S. Senate as early as Friday, advisers said. Springer, 59, the former Cincinnati mayor, will not decide whether to actually run until later this month, said Mike Ford, his political adviser. The early filing is necessary to avoid getting into legal trouble for raising money without officially declaring a candidacy, Ford said. Springer is airing 30-minute infomercials across the nation to raise money and build support for his possible run for the Democratic nomination next year. The infomercial, paid for by Springer, is part biography and part fund-raiser. It explains how Springer's parents fled Nazi Germany for England, then moved to the United States just before Springer's fifth birthday. The ad seeks small donations and offers T-shirts, bumper stickers and CDs of Springer singing "rockabilly" music. The infomercial will air for about two weeks in several U.S. cities including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Memphis, Tenn., New Orleans, San Antonio and New York. Ford would not say how much it cost. It was not immediately scheduled to air in Ohio because of concerns over equal access, meaning TV stations would have to offer equivalent time to other candidates. The infomercial also addresses potential problems by Springer's talk show, known for its profanity, fistfights, cheating spouses and incestuous relationships. Springer repeats a theme he has voiced several times in recent months - that his show is not responsible for problems in Ohio with schools, jobs and the economy. The infomercial focuses on a comment by National Review commentator Jonah Goldberg on a Sunday morning talk show several months ago. Goldberg warned of new people brought to the polls by Springer, including "slack-jawed yokels, hicks, weirdos, pervs and whatnots." The infomercial offers that quote on a T-shirt and inserted into a signed photograph of Springer next to a sign for Hicksville, Ohio. Springer refers to the quote and talks about wanting to reach out to "regular folks ... who weren't born with a silver spoon in your mouth." State Sen. Eric Fingerhut, a Democrat, has already announced his candidacy for the Senate seat. The Democratic winner will probably take on Republican Sen. George Voinovich. "A half-hour infomercial doesn't wipe out what he's been doing for a decade," Fingerhut said Thursday. "All it does tragically is identify Ohio with his level of entertainment." --- __________________ "Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap." Knibb High Principal - Billy Madison

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johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	10 more years and he might be in the oval office. __________________

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Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 61 Posts: 2,193	I'm sure he can count on the lesbian stripper vote! __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)

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jason0273 Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 11, 2003 Location: Ohio Age: 52 Posts: 30	"Jerry, Jerry, Jerry" I wonder if Steve will his campain manager. __________________ Something dry, yet witty.

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Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 40 Posts: 4,729	This is why I'm happy not to be American..... Your country is so eccentric and over the top......tut tut. __________________ =@

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ElricMorlockin The Magister Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: USA Age: 56 Posts: 100	Thank God I moved out of that state recently....

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Jan Guest Posts: n/a	Might not be such a good idea.

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Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 37 Posts: 8,554	Yeah sure... And my name is Michael Jordan

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