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OLYMPIAN CARL LEWIS ANNOUNCES RUN FOR NEW JERSEY STATE SENATE IN 2012 (2305 hits)

Track and field legend Carl Lewis officially announced on Monday that he’s entering a race — a political race, that is.

The AP reported that Lewis, now 49, announced his bid to represent his hometown of Willingboro, N.J., in the state Senate. He will run as a Democrat in the state’s 8th District for the seat currently held by Republican Dawn Addiego.

According to the AP, the nine-time Olympic gold medalist said he “hopes to inspire people, encourage communities and improve educational opportunities for children.” After the press conference, the U.N. goodwill ambassador and founder of the Carl Lewis Foundation headed to Willingboro High School, where he is a volunteer track coach.

Posted By: Richard Kigel
Monday, April 11th 2011 at 6:54PM
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Great news for New Jersey!!!

You hear that, Juice???

Monday, April 11th 2011 at 6:55PM
Richard Kigel

Irma--Carl Lewis is a first class guy. He has the respect of his community. And I think he has a winning personality. I think he will go places!!!

Monday, April 11th 2011 at 9:52PM
Richard Kigel

WAY TO GO CARL!!!
Tuesday, April 12th 2011 at 12:37PM
Siebra Muhammad

@Rich, I got so tickled at CNN's reporting tis info just yesterday.(smile)

They must start doing a better job of getting their news off of social networks. looooooool...
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA

@Rich, I heard a promo as in an ad by the station to stay tuned as they were going to an ad by showing a picture of C.L. so thanks for this post as I did not say tuned. lol (smile)

But, my brother Cow, you know my way of thinking, and I see the governor of this state as not being very happy over this at all, because I can picture CArl Lewis as being DIRECTLY identified with Main street....

End Of Story. (rotfl) (smile)
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA