Lance Armstrong In Politics?

Can Armstrong shake up Texas? Yes, he could: As mayor of Austin. But statewide? Consider this:

Armstrong had a couple celebrity girlfriends after divorcing the mother of his three children in 2003, and he announced two weeks ago that his current girlfriend will also be the mother of his fourth child. The baby is due in June.

I agree with the comment "Texans probably won't look favorably upon Armstrong's tumultuous personal life." That kind of personal life is not the example we want leaders to set. Celebrity didn't make Kinky Governor and wouldn't make Lance Armstrong Governor (or U.S. Senator). His pro-choice, pro-gun-control views and shack-up relationships slice off almost half the voters in Texas right there. He'd probably be bored with a legislative gig, so why not mayor of Austin first - a race he could surely win - then see how the politics shoe fits?

So count me as a "Lance for Mayor" guy. Beside, I am up for anyone to keep Lee Leffingwell out of the job.