5 People Brave Enough to Run as a Democrat in NY-11 Special Election

Democrats are having a really hard time finding someone to run for Congress in the NY-11 special. Admittedly, for a Democrat it is a doomed mission and would require someone brave enough to put his or her political career at risk for nothing more than some name id. So here are some suggestions on folks that might just have the courage to take on the challenge:

1. Kam Chancellor – Safety, Seattle Seahawks

On Saturday, Seattle’s Pro Bowl Safety literally jumped over the line of scrimmage to block a Carolina field goal TWICE! If he is brave enough to put himself in that kind of physical risk, losing a Congressional election would be no sweat.

2. A New Rob Lowe Alter-Ego

Not a day goes by where we don’t see a new fictional Rob Lowe alter-ego. Perhaps Democrats can get a “Sacrificial Lamb Democrat” Rob Lowe to run for Congress? Besides, once he loses he can disappear and be replaced by yet another Rob Lowe alter-ego.

3. Santa Claus

The guy flies around on a sled powered by magic reindeer and base jumps down chimneys – we’re pretty sure he’s got the courage for a political kamikaze mission. Besides, its his off season.

4. Daredevil

A blind super hero whose nickname is “The Man Without Fear?” Methinks he would not be intimidated by the daunting prospect of a double-digit loss in a Congressional race.

5. A Toddler – Any Toddler

Toddlers have no fear. None. Whatsoever. They will run down the stairs backwards with their eyes closed and hands on their ears. Certainly Democrats could find one willing to run for Congress with eyes closed and ears covered.