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American Voices

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Ex-Football Star Running For Congress

Retired NFL player Jay Riemersma announced Monday that in 2010 he will run as a Republican for one of Michigan's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. What do you think?

Young Woman

Lori Williams,
Hide Splitter
"I'm sure Congress will welcome him. They've been looking for a good tight end to replace Kennedy."

Black Man

Justin Stainer,
Systems Analyst
"I hope in his first speech he makes metaphorical connections between football and politics."

Young Man

Josh Konopka,
Furnace Installer
"It's so inspiring that, even after all those concussions, he's going to get out there and make some law."

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