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Celebrities are so wacky. What I love about them is their ability to get away with anything - like murder, drug use, or being Mel Gibson. Out of all the things they do, though, the one I woulda guessed they couldn't get away with would be running for public office.

Of course, this is the one case where I'm horribly wrong. Reagan, Fred Thompson, Schwarzenegger, Al Franken (is this still funny?), and now Val Kilmer. Give yourself a pat on the back, American voters. Your judgement has, yet again, proved impeccable.

This begs the question - why don't more celebrities run for public office? Any past foibles that could bring down most political campaigns are futile against a celebrity. Tabloids ensure that we're well aware of the nutty/criminal things they've done, so it's a moot point. What elected celebrity hasn't been a substance abuser at some point?

repeat offender? pfft. still worthy of your precious vote.

But I don't think it's necessary for celebs to gun for a high spot in the Senate or the governor's mansion. Why leave it to chance? Someone with name recognition like that can easily snag any other post in the United States government. Val might have trouble becoming governor...but what if he ran for County Comptroller? I'm more sure he could win that post than I am that Bruce Springsteen was drunk at the Super Bowl halftime show. Besides, he'd probably do a better job of auditing than anyone in office right now.

And hey, we could finally give the B-listers the respect they crave. I bet Dom DeLuise could use an ego boost these days. How about the state Supreme Court? Your beguiling charm and hilarious body size is a shoo-in for a win at the polls. No smart-ass "career lawyer" would stand a chance!

odor in the court!

And Jimmy Smits - what the hell happened to him? If he's out there, intently reading this blog like he should, may he leave with this golden nugget: RUN FOR COUNTY SHERIFF. Nothing is a more definite given than him winning that race; who wouldn't vote for him?? Other than Dennis Franz, out of jealousy. Also, this would make a great reality show.