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OLYMPIC CHAMP CARL LEWIS OFF AND RUNNING FOR NEW JERSEY STATE SENATE (723 hits)

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HARDBALL, September 14, 2011--Olympic chammion Carl Lewis (9 Olympic Medals) has won the right to run for State Senate in New Jersey. Why does he want to run for office?

Mr. Lewis is driven by two powerful initiatives--education and service.

He is an impressive candidate who has already honored his country. New Jersey is lucky to have him.

Posted By: Richard Kigel
Friday, September 16th 2011 at 11:55AM
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One of the most impressive things about Carl Lewis is that he rose to the top of his field at the time when his competition was juicing up with illegal drugs. To his credit, he remained clean--a purem hard working and disciplined athlete.

When his athletic career was over, he continued to be an ambassador for his nation by motivating the young. He served as a volunteer at his high school in New Jersey. To me, that says it all.

Friday, September 16th 2011 at 11:58AM
Richard Kigel

Way To Go Carl!!!
Friday, September 16th 2011 at 1:22PM
Siebra Muhammad

Irmna--that New YOrk guy, Jimmy MacMillan was a joke candidate.

Carl Lewis is real. He is substantial. He has cred. He has already accomplishedc more in his life than most politicians at any level. I would love to see him build up his political resume and maybe even run for US Senate someday.

Friday, September 16th 2011 at 1:26PM
Richard Kigel

He is definitely one cool dude!!!

Friday, September 16th 2011 at 11:39PM
Richard Kigel

I do hope C.L. gets to do a lot of tv interviews as it is going to be so good to see a fresh and refreshing out look on politics. I am sure he will be focused on our youth which is a good thing. He sure is a great role model for them both females and males. (smile)
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA

"I" believe we as voters are at long last ready for those who get our attention withcommon sense humor and those like Mr. Lewis who are experts on local issues as well as that spirit of if I work hard, get my education and be a responsible as well as none criminal actions then I can bring all of this to Washington as the C-H-A-N-G-E government law maker. (smile)

RIGHT NOW WE ONLY HAVE MAINLY THE BEST LAW MAKERS THAT LOBBY MONEY CAN BUY. (nup)

yes we can...lol...
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA

Rich remember the politician who ran on the platform of, THE RENT IS TOO DAMNED HIGH (lol)...

Maybe Mr. Lewis can run on the platform, "THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDEN AS IN MY PROFESSIONAL CAREER RECORDS" (S-M-I-L-E)
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA