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2021-01-26 Home Front: Politix
Supporters are calling for LeBron to run for US Senator in Ohio (Are you kidding me?)
[PopulistPress] Ohio Sen. Rob Portman’s (R) retirement announcement is sparking calls for basketball great Lebron James to take a shot at his seat.

Portman said Monday that he wouldn’t seek a third term in 2022, saying partisanship and the “increasingly polarized country” played a role in his decision.

Social media quickly began buzzing following Portman’s announcement, with many users voicing their support for the Los Angeles Laker player to become Sen. James.
The Cincinnati Enquirer adds:
Portman’s seat is expected to remain safe for Republicans, who've been tightening their grip on Ohio for the past decade. Potential GOP candidates for Portman's seat include: Congressman Jim Jordan, Ohio Republican Party Chairwoman Jane Timken, former state treasurer Josh Mandel and "Hillbilly Elegy" author J.D. Vance.
Posted by Clem 2021-01-26 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11131 views ]  Top

#1 Kinda hard to run for anything if you are taking a Knee ☻☺.
Posted by NN2N1 2021-01-26 05:18||   2021-01-26 05:18|| Front Page Top

#2 Huge pipe dream - Jordan will run for the seat and win it going away. For some reason I don't see 'social media' 'buzz' being a harbinger of future voting patterns.
Posted by Raj 2021-01-26 09:25||   2021-01-26 09:25|| Front Page Top

#3 Lebron will be a shoo in when Congress replaces voting buttons with baskets.
Posted by Spike Bucket8181 2021-01-26 09:31||   2021-01-26 09:31|| Front Page Top

#4 WTF is the "Populist Press"? Why are they promoting opium dreams?
Posted by Rob Crawford 2021-01-26 09:49||   2021-01-26 09:49|| Front Page Top

#5 As much of a Trump supporter as I am, I'm hoping he won't try to "pict the winner" in Ohio.
Posted by M. Murcek 2021-01-26 12:55||   2021-01-26 12:55|| Front Page Top

#6 not a Basketball fan but has anyone checked to see if the support for LeBron running for office isn't coming from cities/states of opposing teams?
Posted by rjschwarz 2021-01-26 14:14||   2021-01-26 14:14|| Front Page Top

#7 Plays ball for corporate while wearing BLM face and is a proven and loyal chinese mouth. Quite the asset.
Posted by swksvolFF 2021-01-26 16:05||   2021-01-26 16:05|| Front Page Top

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