Source: Rolling Stone

A grassroots campaign has popped up on Facebook urging rocker John Mellencamp to run for the U.S. Senate.

Following the resignation of Indiana Democratic Senator Evan Bayh, the “Draft John Mellencamp for Senate!” page started up to convince Mellencamp to run for the open seat. Over 1,500 users have joined the campaign with the hopes that Mellencamp can secure the 4,500 signatures necessary to stage a run for Senate candidacy.

So far, the campaign is entirely grassroots, as Mellencamp has made no mention of embarking in a political career. However, even CBS News is lobbying for Mellencamp to make a run for Bayh’s seat, saying his connection to the plight of the working class in his native Indiana makes him an ideal candidate despite his lack of political experience.

Fight or Switch?

This isn’t Mellencamp’s only recent foray into Facebook. Recently his son Speck launched a Facebook page on a bet with his dad that if he got 1,000 members to join it the rocker would quick smoking. Mellencamp may want to think about trying electronic cigarettes. While they are not proven to make traditional tobacco smokers quit for good, these new e-cigs are supposed to offer a healthier smoking alternative, and you can reportedly smoke them in public places, like concert halls and arenas.

Mellencamp came out in support of President Barack Obama during the 2008 Presidential election with radio ads, complained when John McCain used “Pink Houses” at rallies and just last week performed at the White House’s tribute to the music of the civil rights movement.

The Facebook campaign also cites Mellencamp’s activism with groups like Farm Aid as cred to explore a senatorial run. Given his fame and political beliefs, CBS News argues that Mellencamp could emerge as the Democratic favorite in the upcoming election, if he chooses to run. So will we soon be referring to the rocker as Senator Mellencamp? Keep it tuned to Rolling Stone as this story and grassroots campaign gains more steam.

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My Take:

I’m a huge Mellencamp fan, I have to admit it. I love the guy’s look on stage, the way he pulls off a T-shirt, jean jacket and a pair of low rise jeans is awesome. I hope he does quit smoking so we can make sure he’ll be around longer giving us all that great music.

As for politics, I’m pretty sure I’d vote for him too if he were running to represent my state. I’d sell discount designer perfume, install garage flooring, and even wear a Mellencamp for Office with my women’s stretch jeans if I thought it might help get the guy elected. Think of the fun we’d have watching him on TV or online, knocking a few more of the White House old white guys off their pedestals.

Speaking of pedestals, I’m having a new pedestal sink put in my bathroom this weekend. I’ve chosen the sink from an online source at www.glassicart.com. They make beautiful, hand-crafted custom bowls for the sinks, including some that look like Tiffany glass.

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