filed Monday as a write-in candidate for Amarillo mayor simply as a gimmick to get attention for his radio station.That's fine with us; in fact it gives me someone to vote for. (Oh, come on. One thrown away vote won't hurt anything. You don't think the mayor of Amarillo actually does anything, do you? I mean, Trent-effing-Sisemore handled the job.)
But some folks seem to think Matt is walking on thin ice, given that he works at a radio station. Former JP and broadcaster (and we do mean broadcaster, heh, heh) Phil Woodall sez
I think the FCC rules must apply. There's probably a provision that if he continues to be on the air and still continues to be a candidate, then the radio station runs a very big risk of having to allow equal time.Well, sure, Phil, but, uh, you not only ran a serious candidacy, but actually won, right?
Panhandle Truth Squad is going to come out in favor of letting Matt have his fun. I mean, what's this world coming to if we can't make a mockery of democracy?
SPACEDARK
Yeah, the Mayor down here in Fredericksburg doesn't have to do much at all, since we have a weak mayor system. Then again, there has been no contested race for Mayor in 20 years. But there is a contested race for city council this spring and my father is one of the candidates! If you're interested or want to mention it, his site is www.tommusselman.com
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