Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 04:15:00 PM EST
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It's been great watching Republicans spin about why Jon Runyan would be a good candidate for Congress. This latest attempt at logic has me scratching my head on why football players run and make good candidates for Congress:"They understand the importance of executing the blocking and tackling of political campaigns," said National Republican Congressional Committee Communications Director Ken Spain Huh? I know that politics is a contact sport, but what blocking and tackling will Jon Runyan be doing of John Adler if he wins his party's nomination. There have been successful candidates with a football background like Jack Kemp, Steve Largent, Heath Shuler and JC Watts. But then you also have unsuccessful campaigns like that of Lynn Swann. Runyan's ability to articulate a message, have the resources necessary and connect with the voters will determine his success or failure. Runyan may turn out to be a good candidate, but his ability to block and tackle won't be a factor. |
| Jason Springer :: The logic of the RNCC and what makes a good candidate |
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