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Article: The Sen. Springer show.(Letters)(Talk-show host's candidacy creates possibilities)
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- The Register Guard (Eugene, OR)
- Article date:
- July 16, 2003
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Byline: The Register-Guard
Looking for something to make you forget about the apocalyptic prospects of Arnold Schwarzenegger becoming governor of California?
How about Jerry Springer in the U.S. Senate?
Springer, the obnoxious talk-show yapper whose nationally syndicated program features a brawling procession of skinheads, strippers and teen-aged moms with tattoos who have children with tattoos, has officially filed papers to run for the Senate from Ohio.
Unlike Schwarzenegger, Springer actually has a political resume. Although it's hard to believe, he was once mayor of Cincinnati before becoming famous from his talk show.
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