Carl Lewis to run for state Senate in New Jersey

Discussion in 'In the Media' started by z, Apr 11, 2011.

  1. z

    z Well-Known Member

    Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis is set to announce a run for a state Senate seat in New Jersey.

    The Star-Ledger reports that Lewis will run in the 8th legislative district against a Republican incumbent. The Burlington County district skews Republican, but Democratic leaders believe having a famous athlete as a candidate could swing the election.

    NFL player Jon Runyan recently won a congressional seat in the same area.

    Between 1984 and 1996, Carl Lewis won nine gold medals, including a historic four at the Summer Games in Los Angeles. During those boycotted Olympics, Lewis completed a sweep of the sprints (100m, 200m, 4x100m relay) and long jump, duplicating Jesse Owens' feat from 1936.
     
    Last edited: Apr 11, 2011
    z, Apr 11, 2011
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  2. APPIAH

    APPIAH Well-Known Member

    Like that guy he was a great athlete and no scandal and he will make a great senator
     
    APPIAH, Apr 11, 2011
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  3. z

    z Well-Known Member

    The Chicago Bulls drafted Carl Lewis in the 1984 NBA Draft as the 208th overall pick, even though he hadn't played high school or college basketball.

    Though he did not play football in college, Carl Lewis was drafted as a wide receiver in the 12th round of the 1984 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.

    Damn, mofo was drafted by NBA and NFL, damn.
     
    z, Apr 11, 2011
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  4. andreboba

    andreboba Well-Known Member


    So was Dave Winfield.

    If he brings his BF to his campaign rallies, then I'll support his candidacy!!:smt006
     
    andreboba, Apr 11, 2011
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  5. flaminghetero

    flaminghetero Well-Known Member

    Somebody post the vid of Carl singing the national anthem.

    That shit is hilarious!
     
    flaminghetero, Apr 12, 2011
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  6. The Dark King

    The Dark King Well-Known Member

    He's gay?
     
    The Dark King, Apr 12, 2011
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  7. z

    z Well-Known Member

    There are rumors that he is. Damn, what a waste of great Athletics gene, he should be knocking up some super model chick and create a great Athlete, instead he is cheering for the other team, smdh.
     
    z, Apr 12, 2011
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  8. Soulthinker

    Soulthinker Well-Known Member

    The brother should had gotten a super model and have a son or daughter. Politics is a dirty sport and he better have the money and a thick skin.
     
    Soulthinker, Apr 13, 2011
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  9. FRESH

    FRESH New Member

    Yeah, but I thought Carl Lewis had a drug problem at one point or antoher...or am I mistaken?
     
    FRESH, Apr 13, 2011
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  10. LaydeezmanCris

    LaydeezmanCris New Member

    Asking if Carl Lewis is gay is like wondering if Stevie Wonder has something wrong with his eyesight
     
    LaydeezmanCris, Apr 14, 2011
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  11. Tony Soprano

    Tony Soprano Moderator

    That's just wrong on so many levels.:smt043
     
    Tony Soprano, Apr 14, 2011
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  12. FRESH

    FRESH New Member

    Why do you think he became an Athlete, so he can be around our team...
     
    FRESH, Apr 14, 2011
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