* This story is so hilarious on so many levels that it ought to win some sort of an award…
SCOOP: If a reality TV star can be president, then there’s nothing stopping radio shock jock Erich “Mancow” Muller from running for governor of Illinois.
The former morning radio host on WLS 890-AM is “exploring” the idea of running as a Republican or Independent in 2022. “I would not be a party-first candidate but a people-first candidate,” Mancow told Playbook in a phone interview.
He says the idea of running for office grew during the pandemic when a restaurant he owns, Marchesa, began struggling. “It’s been impossible to do business. Illinois has become an unhealthy, inhospitable place. Common sense is dead in our state, and I’d like to bring it back,” Mancow said. He questions Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s handling of the pandemic, saying, “Covid numbers are greatly exaggerated and killing Chicago businesses.”
Mancow left WLS last month and has long been interested in politics. Along with talking to politicians, he’s been known to carry their banner, too. Last year, he hosted a fundraising dinner to benefit Roger Stone, the friend and former adviser to Donald Trump who was convicted of seven felonies before the president commuted his sentence this summer. […]
Though he hasn’t formed an official exploratory committee, Mancow says he’s spoken to Republicans and to independent politico Willie Wilson, who could help finance such a campaign.
Mancow wants political “wonk” Paul Vallas as his lieutenant governor. Vallas told Playbook that he enjoys talking to Mancow but he’s not interested in running on his ticket. Mancow says he’s working to change Vallas’ mind.
“Too wack for Paul Vallas” would be a fabulous campaign slogan. Also, too, if you act now and purchase our “The Pandemic is Greatly Exaggerated” t-shirt today, we’ll throw in an “I ❤️️ Roger Stone” bumper sticker for $30 shipping and handling.
Not even Illinois is that nuts.
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