God Help the Dems if He Does

Senator Springer?The Chicago Sun Times has a frightening article in today’s editions. There’s a brief story about Jerry Springer and what his thoughts are leading up to a decision on whether to run for a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio. Here’s a quote: “Jerry Springer says his fame could help revitalize the Democratic Party if he’s elected to the U.S. Senate next year.” Revitalize the party by causing it unending shame? The Democrats don’t need their own Pat Buchanan.

Not surprisingly, the fine citizens of Ohio are not head over heels in love with the idea of there being a Senator Springer from their state. The story also reveals that: “A February poll by the University of Cincinnati found 71 percent of those surveyed–the highest such number in the poll’s history–had an unfavorable opinion of Springer.” Phew.