Comments on: Richard Simmons - Congressman?

By: Jim in PA

Jim in PA — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:18:43 +0000

"I want to have the respect of a congressman"?!? Who the hell gives respect to congressmen? That's like saying "I want to have the smarts of Paris Hilton."

By: Katerina Ivanovna

Katerina Ivanovna — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:16:59 +0000

Some of the latest news here in the Political Ticker are quite disappointing and show a shift in CNN to a more "tabloidish" way of reporting.

By: Sally

Sally — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:15:02 +0000

I can all the people in congress "Dancing to the Oldies" now.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:14:20 +0000

Hey, McCain is looking for someone younger and more dynamic than himself. Has he thought of tapping Simmons for VP? If he did, I might actually vote for McCain, just for the entertainment value. And Simmons could keep his tag line, "Sweatin' With the Oldies". Oh, the possibilities!

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:13:36 +0000

Your headline is dull! Come on. It's Richard Simmons. How about something like: Fit for office?

By: Rafael Richmond VA

Rafael Richmond VA — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:11:28 +0000

Join the GOP!!!!

By: fairandstraight

fairandstraight — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:11:20 +0000

Richard as a congressman would leave many speechless.

By: 17 year old future politician

17 year old future politician — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:10:09 +0000

HEY EVERYBODY LETS MAKE A BILL! OK WORK THAT WRIST! WORK THOSE ARMS! CAN YOU FEEL THAT WRITERS CRAMP! ERASE ERASE ERASE!!!.....this should be quite interesting.
Obama/Sebelius 08'

By: Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia

Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:09:00 +0000

RIchard Simmons.....Fitness Instructor turned politican.....a possibility.......Al Frankteon.....comedian turned politican--another possibility........Both might add some decoure to Congress. It surely can't get any worse than it is now.....

By: J.C.

J.C. — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:07:13 +0000

Don't you think a qualified exam to anybody that wants to run for a public office is necessary?

By: JeffRob

JeffRob — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:06:43 +0000

Please tell me the man testified before Congress in a sequin-emblazoned pink lycra jumpsuit.

By: Biffington, Biff

Biffington, Biff — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:06:33 +0000

maybe he and larry craig can meet in the men's room and scope pages together...

MUST be running onthe GOP ticket...

By: James H. Cooke

James H. Cooke — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:05:19 +0000

C-mack estimates 260 million people in the U.S. Try 300 million. Obese children and ignorant adults. Why is it that people outside the U.S. know more about the U.S. than Americans. What's scary isn't people like Simmons running for office, it's people like C-Mack getting to vote.

By: William

William — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:04:39 +0000

This 2 paragraphs of writing was a wast of time. This isnt news worthy nor is it worth printing it is a non story.

By: Gastric bypas patient from Obesity help.com

Gastric bypas patient from Obesity help.com — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:04:36 +0000

Richard Simmons would be a great congressman. He cares about obesity, many other people havent had experinece in politics put have made career changes. Richard can make a difference. He is is scandal free and honest. I am sure he is knowledgeable on many thiungs this country needs and knoe\ws what neds to be done. I hope he does run. And yes Prayer does work.

By: Slider

Slider — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:04:14 +0000

I'll take the article written by Glenn Beck today over puff (sorry, richard) pieces that this rag of a news source constantly throws out like some chimp in a cage tossing his bodily waste toward his curious onlookers. CNN has become the cream filling in the big Twinkie known as our national news media. Thomas Jefferson and Solzhenitsyn were quite right about this "polluted vehicle" as well. Apparently, so is Glenn Beck, "We've become a country that continually chooses the sizzle over the steak.", he says. Yep, look at who's getting the majority of news coverage, and hasn't said anything substantive throughout it all. Problem is, we'll all be the fat in the fire if this media created boob gets elected.

By: James Hussein, SC

James Hussein, SC — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:03:50 +0000

McSurge
McSurge
McSurge
McSurge
McSurge

By: anna ga

anna ga — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:03:46 +0000

Letterman – Start writing you top ten election slogans for Richard Simons. I will be watching!!!

By: Hector

Hector — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:03:45 +0000

if he can help the nutty professor he can help us!

By: AW

AW — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:01:45 +0000

WHAT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT IS FOR THE POLITICIANS TO LISTEN TO HIM WITH RESPECT, AND JUST AS IMPORTANT, HEED HIS ADVICE. HE IS RIGHT. OUR KIDS ARE NOT HEALTHY. WE NEED PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN ALL SCHOOL GRADES K-12 FOR EVERYONE . THIS IS SUCH A DO NOTHING CONGRESS, IT IS SCARY.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:01:42 +0000

If he expects anyone to take him seriously he could start by looking the part and acting responsibly. I skiied professionally for years but I dont wear ski boots to dinner. Cmon Richard, its grow up time.

By: elliott

elliott — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:00:13 +0000

Gag!!! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha .........

By: ClintonDem4Cynthia08

ClintonDem4Cynthia08 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:58:04 +0000

Who cares about him? Lets talk about Cynthia becomming president in November!! ha ha... so much for Obamas black vote. ha ha!

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:56:22 +0000

Ask Richard if he knows where Czechoslavakia is? If he knows it is no longer a Nation. Then let him be McLame's VP candidate. Then at least someone on the ticket will have some overseas credentials.

By: Veronica

Veronica — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:55:00 +0000

Richard's cause is a good one, but that doesn't mean he'd make a good congressman. But, you never know. Schwarzeneggar is doing a good job as governor of CA, and Reagen, well, I'll stop there.

By: Ms C

Ms C — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:52:56 +0000

Don't worry Richard- if the enconomy doesn't get better fast, the whole world will be anorexic, except the oil companies and the Bushes'

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:51:49 +0000

At least he is someone that has mastery at something besides getting rich from corporations and spending other peoples money.
I would like to see Valerie Bertinelli run for office but I think she is too centered and normal for Washington.

By: George

George — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:48:34 +0000

Jesse Ventura, Cooter and Gofer, Sonny Bono, Clint Eastwood, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Hmm. A bunch of people with little alleged political talent who by most accounts have done a pretty good job.

Why not Richard Simmons?

At least wear a t-shirt though.

By: Chet Holly

Chet Holly — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:47:16 +0000

Check him for a "Wide Stance in the Stall".

By: anna ga

anna ga — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:46:53 +0000

Wait, Ive got it. He can de throne Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House and instead of banging the gavel he could toss out confetti or maybe sugar free candy and all the Congressmen and women could dive for it. Wouldn't that be a sight!!!!!!

By: No More McLies!

No More McLies! — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:46:25 +0000

He's make a better PRESIDENT than McGaffe!

By: daniel from chicago

daniel from chicago — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:44:52 +0000

Well, these days, it's about the media's hype around you. So, if you can get the media on your side, then you're golden!!

By: Yobee

Yobee — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:42:13 +0000

Wouldn't Richard more likely be skipping for office?

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:41:30 +0000

Seriously, who cares? Is this really news? The MSM is getting really pathetic as to what they think is newsworthy.

By: shantelle

shantelle — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:40:54 +0000

this is one of the many things that make our country a Joke..

By: anna ga

anna ga — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:37:04 +0000

We have had Cooter and Gofer, why not? As long as there is a dress code enacted and strictly enforced. At least he cares about something.

By: anna ga

anna ga — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:35:35 +0000

Maybe Mccain could choose him as his VP. This would definately liven up the old guy!!!!!!

By: Olive Oil (a-guhg-guhg-gugh)

Olive Oil (a-guhg-guhg-gugh) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:34:43 +0000

In a single word... FABULOUS!

By: Marcus, Great Lakes IL

Marcus, Great Lakes IL — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:34:25 +0000

Maybe he could help McCain’s campaign by getting McCain’s supporters in shape and having more energy for their candidate during the campaign. (Which is on area that is needed as they are sorely lacking in it).

By: Steven in Charleston

Steven in Charleston — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:34:10 +0000

He's spent most of his lifetime showing people how to fight one of our society's deadliest killers (obesity), he expresses a seemingly genuine desire to serve his country, and he's scandal-free. As far as I'm concerned, he's a good deal better than most of the people we currently have sitting on the Hill!

By: Xavier

Xavier — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:31:46 +0000

Mike from Texas,
Its funny you should compare Obama to Simmons given Texas is the state that gave is two outstanding idiots like Bush and Rick Perry. ALso, before you start saying I am a Texas hater, I actually live in Texas. I love my state, but dont claim idiots like Bush and Perry as being part of it.

By: Bubba

Bubba — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:31:16 +0000

To late-night TV: Gentlemen, start your engines.

By: Travis C.

Travis C. — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:29:42 +0000

I'd totally vote for him! He'd bring some flair to that stodgy old Capitol, and at least we know he's got some integrity on ONE issue (which is more than can be said for most politicians)!

By: gajates

gajates — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:29:26 +0000

Tight on Richard..........You go girl

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:29:25 +0000

If Obama, why not Simmons. Same degree of gravitas.

By: NewYorker Magazine Rocks

NewYorker Magazine Rocks — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:29:20 +0000

He must have seen how easy it was for someone with NO experience to be selected by the DNC to run for president, so now Richard wants to do the same.

Annoy the Media, say NO to Obama.

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:28:26 +0000

This is scarier than John McCain in the grocery store.

By: dems be dopes

dems be dopes — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:28:00 +0000

Excellent running mate for McKinney and/or Obama!

All three have about the same experience and he could be taught to read a teleprompter like Obama.

By: Chuck, Euigene Oregon.

Chuck, Euigene Oregon. — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:26:15 +0000

you must be kidding me. No one will take this man serious, he is way out there in his personality.

By: john

john — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:26:08 +0000

Please ditch the sequin tank top, it is truly embarrissing to us humans!