Ex-NFL QB Shuler to run for Congress (challenges Repug incumbent in NC)

[theHandpuppet]

And I was beginning to wonder if there were any Dems left in pro sports!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/more/07/18/bc.na.spt.namesinthegam.ap/index.html?cnn=yes

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Former National Football League quarterback Heath Shuler plans to run for the U.S. Congress.

Shuler, 33, a Democrat, said in a statement Monday that he has filed papers with the Federal Election Commission that clear the way for him to run next year in the 11th Congressional District for the U.S. House of Representatives seat held by Republican Charles Taylor.

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[BlueManDude]

1. He was a terrific QB at Tennessee

Seems like most athletes are GOPers. Good luck Heath.

[dennis4868]

7. But a horrible

QB with the Redskins :-(

[Tennessee Gal]

2. Go Heath!

Glad to hear my team's former QB is a Dem.

Go Heath!

Go Tennessee Volunteers!

Now, if Peyton Manning would just declare himself a Dem, my dreams would be complete!

:bounce:

[NewJeffCT]

3. How Republican is that district?

Does Shuler have a chance?

[wakeme2008]

4. I think I like him :)

""Far too many families in western North Carolina are struggling to earn a decent living, educate their children, and pay for health care," Shuler said. "Congress is spending too much time playing partisan politics, instead of working to find solutions to the real problems facing our families."



NC has lost a lot of jobs and he will be attacking the Repugs on pocketbook issues....

[trapper914]

5. I hope he runs...

...on his college career rather than his pro!

[merbex]

6. What pro team did he play for? n/t

[Lindsay]

8. Oh, yay!

Anybody but Taylor gets my vote every time.