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July 14, 2006
Rock 'n' Roll Candidates
'Tis a useless, silly exercise, I know; but I think it's fun to identify persons running for public office who share names with famous musicians and other celebrities. (Last year, Chattanooga bemused the world by having an Ann Coulter run for mayor -- and there was much confusion on some web forums.)
So who are this year's homonymous contenders?
As always, let's start local: in Hamilton County, we have none other than the (second) lead singer for AC/DC running for County Mayor: Brian Johnson. If he wins, I'll be thunderstruck.
Straight out of Arlen, Texas, Hank Hill is running for General Sessions Judge in Division I. Dangit, Bobby!
I know it doesn't count, but "Mary Sullivan Moore" always makes me think of Mary Tyler Moore. She's also running for Sessions Court Judge, in Division II. However, I don't think she's gonna make it, after all.
For the State House, former Doobie Brother and Steely Dan member Michael McDonald is running for re-election in District 44. I keep forgettin' this guy.
Irish blues guitarist Gary Moore is unopposed, over the hills and far away in District 50.
Latin crossover sensation and former Menudo member Ricky Martin will vie for the Democratic nomination in the 64th District. Word has it that he will indeed shake his bon-bon if he wins.
Out in Memphis, KISS singer and rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley is leaving his State House position to run for Curtis Person's old State Senate seat. Don't you let me down, Paul.
Breathy-voiced pop superstar Jack Johnson is wasting no time in trying to beat out the crowded primary for State Senate 23.
That's all I have for now; who is on your celebrity ballot?
Elections | By joe lance | 12:06 PM