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?
Lori Williams,
Hide Splitter
"I'm sure Congress will welcome him. They've been looking for a good tight end to replace Kennedy."
Justin Stainer,
Systems Analyst
"I hope in his first speech he makes metaphorical connections between football and politics."
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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