Payor of Muppets

I should start by apologizing for linking to a story from Fox News. That said, I was surprised the article has very little noticable bias. I imagine that's just 'cause the folks at Fox weren't sure what party the Puppet belongs to.

Me, I got lots of bias. I'm a bigot. I don't think puppets should be able to be mayor. I don't even think puppets should be allowed to vote. You know why? 'Cause I don't even think puppets are real people. That's right. You heard it right here, my friends. Pure anti-puppet biggotry. Freakin' puppets! And you should be biased ag'in 'em too. Think about it. I ain't never seen a twilight zone with a puppet in it that ended well. Take that to (your little wooden, cotton, polyfibre or felt) heart.

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth residents appear to have another choice in the upcoming mayoral race — if they're willing to vote for a 30-year-old blue felt puppet.

Mr. Nice is the creation of brothers Jim and Allen Richardson, who wrote a commentary book called "Gonzo Science."

The puppet will hold a campaign rally Saturday at Washington Galleries in Duluth.

The Richardsons say they decided to enter Mr. Nice in the race even though they aren't thrilled about participating in the arena of "politics as usual."

The event will feature a puppet debate along with an art show. And, Jim Richardson says, Mr. Nice will give "the speech of his life."

The human candidates in Duluth's mayoral race are City Councilor Don Ness and Charlie Bell, who was the runner-up in the mayor's race four years ago.

I guess they figure "If pro-wrestler could be governor in MN, then why not a puppet for Mayor?"

Vote Jake. Or don't. It won't hurt his feelings either way.