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I'm still holding out for Christopher Walken...

At least we will finally know what the government did with the Red October...

"I'm not a political figure but, I do play one on television" Oh, and I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night as well. Get Real!

Hey Mike and Independent: looks like Alec and thousands of other people returned to America once Democracy was re-established this past Nov. Unfortunately for you and the remnant [R] party, these people probably raised the average IQ of the country by 5 points.

If you're serious about going into politics, why begin with Playboy magazine?

I like Baldwin. He is real but all too abrasive. Just the same, I trust him to be himself which is more than I can say for most politicians. It's hard to dig up fodder on someone whose foibles are so public. He might actually stand a chance at being elected if he doesn't offend his base... which he might.

Ain't no way this douche bag gets elected dog catcher let alone governor of Ohio.

He should run in Minnesota! They love people who think Americans Lives and money are a joke. We need more people like this clown! You people are nuts!

The abusive answering machine messages Baldwin left for his daughter would make a great campaign commercial.

Another brainless empty suit.

Oh yes, this is what we need!! He is qualified, because he is an actor. No experience is necessary. America's leadership needs people who get paid to read other people's words and pretend to be something that they are not.

Wasn't Lord Reagan an actor too?

Yup, he was.

The Senate has become a true circus.

Not another Franken! Give me a break....

Dutch/Bad Newz, VA

You think Lieberman is a Republican. Take a look at how often he voted with the Democrats in the senate – over 80% of the time.

If you still think he is a republican, then you lack credibility.

Marcy July 7th, 2009 11:04 am ET

Alec, come to New Jersey, you got my vote!

Yes, please run in new jersey. You'll fit in well there. How many people from New Jersey were killed on 9/11, and yet still elect democrap politicians (New York, too). Most of you deserve the thugs that lead you.

LOL – he can campaign by hosting SNL a few dozen more times!

Anyone with a temper like Alec's should not be in the public arena. I hope he stays in the entertainment industry. I really do.

@MEL IN florida July 7th, 2009 10:32 am ET

It's allright, after all Reagan was an actor
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I knew Ronald Reagan..... and HE...IS...NO..... RONALD REAGAN.

@Donkey Party, what planet are you living on. If you haven't noticed we have been pretty much in control of the boards this entire time. There are way many more democrat comments on here than republican comments. Granted, I am not happy with the amount of Liberal Hatred being on here, I believe we should turn the other cheek. And now that we have a filibuster proof Senate, we should rise above this petty squabbling.

Alec Baldwin should stay in acting not politics. It will only drag us backwards as a Party, and give the Republicans cannon fodder to fire at us. Let's get some serious candidates in here for 2010 and ideally ones who haven't cheated on their wife or their taxes.

LOL, in response to Alec being a Political Science major, most if not all political science majors I’ve met, know very little about politics, let alone how to read... Good luck with the degree in dumb defense.

It must be great to be an unaccountable liberal-you can just pick whatever state where you'd like to run and that's it.

Please run, please, please, please.

I would love to contribute to whomever is against you, just to see this pompous, out of touch and DUMB liberal (redundant, I know) get handed is head.

Palin forgot more than this no talent hack wil ever know.

If you think about it though, if Obambi can act like a President by reading scripts written by someone else and sound coherent only when using a binkyprompter, why not Baldwin?

funny, four...just like all of the neocon talk radio ranters want to be Repug politicians and all of the Repug politicians want to be neocon radio talk show ranters...

I don't Understand, How a Good Movie Star can also be a Good Leader or Politician?

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is all Muscle, No Brain.
All he did all his life is EAT and BUILD BODY. His Education level is Zero. His I.Q. Level is less than a 5th Grader.

This is what happens when you Elect a Chimpanzee as a Governor.

Californians Deserve it.

ABC – always be closing as in exiting clown!

Wow. I'm not sure which political party is more desperate, or self-imploding faster.
The Republicans have the far right with Limbaugh and others insisting they're in charge. Um, no, if you have to say that you're in charge, then you're not really leading anyone but the choir. The Democrats have Reid, Franks, Rangel, Murtha and Pelosi who have taken that party so far left that I doubt if the Dems of the 60s and 70s would see any similarities. (Same for Republicans of that time.)
In other words, both parties have given mainstream Americans no political home.

who is this dude? every day one new born comes in politics............

For all you laughing at this, and mocking this idea of Alec(Alex) Baldwin running for political office, it isn't such a crazy idea. He did attend The George Washington University before he transfered to NYU for his senior year. And at GW he was a political science major. Even though he is an actor/ comedian he probably knows more about politics than people give him credit for.

Not another one! We are growing out of this type of politics. Let's move on.

What's wrong with you people!?! Don't you know he's an alien trying to turn our brains into soup!?!?

I wish he would just wait and run for president after obama gets tired of it. We could use another socialist that considers his fellow americans as highly as he does his own flesh and blood...(little pigs).

The Playboy interview makes Baldwin look like a carpetbagger. Clearly this guy knows very little about political tact. If he actually does run anywhere, his opponents will be able to use this interview to make him look like an outsider, an opportunist, and a phony. Stick with acting and looking pretty, Baldwin. You're a political hack.

A good bowl cleanser is what he really needs.

Perfect match!

I guess if politics were a bit more funny he might get my vote...

Joe July 7th, 2009 10:09 am ET

"Washington could use Jack Ryan."

You're right, but Jack Ryan portrays a Republican type executive and Alec Baldwin in reality is the opposite of that.

I would caution him against it. We already have enough comedy in congress without adding more.

Run against Peter King......he needs to be kicked to the curb

Baldwin can stay away from CT we dont need another left wing liberal in US Senate. We have enough liberals and dont want anymore.

So I figured he would do it someday. But what is this.....Ohio, Conn, or NJ??? Come on. We've had enough of these career politicians that pick and choose where to live based on can they win an election. We don't need another.

And why is this news. Who cares if a movie star just might run for office? Mickey Mouse could probably do a better job than what we have now.

Please, this guy was supposed to leave the U.S. when Bush was elected. So much for his promises.

No, no and heck no. This is a mean-spirited, nasty man. He needs to make good on his promise to move out of the U.S. We don't need his kind.

Good luck Alec,It will be hard to defeat liarman.He cares more about Israel than his own country,and Conn. has plenty of proIsraeli voters.

conservatives are dumb as rocks...

they all loved boosh and his fake play ranch....don't even get into raygun, or Ahnold, but actors in politics is just beyond the pale...

I'd consider moving to wherever he is running. I'm already considering a move to Minnesota so that I will be truly represented!! Franken and Baldwin are heads and shoulders above Reagan, the Governator and Fred Thompson...It really stinks to the GOP when someone who knows how to THINK runs for Office...GO ALEC!!!

What difference does one more idiot in congress make??..we already both houses full of them..maybe he can hang out with patches kennedy..patches can drive around drunk and baldwin can call his daughter up and scream at her

If he is EVER elected to ANY office, I am moving to another country!

"Enlightened' Voter proves once again that he/she is anything but.

Go for it Alec!! I think you would be an awesome member!

Alec, as a Connecticut resident and registered Democrat I would welcome you with open arms if you ran against Joltin' Joe. I'd even offer to throw a fundraiser for you at my house.

he looks like he has taken too many drugs and slept with too many underage girls

Here in Ohio, we've already seen was a stupid dem governor and mayor can do. JOHN KASICH (R) will be our next governor. No way would Ohioians put a do nothing dirty lib scumbag in charge of our state. Maybe he can go up against Al Franken – two losers!

Just what we need in Washington...a hotheaded egomanic with zero public service experience. Lucky us...

Alec Baldwin running for Congress? That is about as funny as say, Al Franken deciding to run for Senate. Oh yeah, that nightmare already came true. Let's hope Baldwin's sanity doesn't erode completely and he sticks to what he does best, acting. Or at least acting out.
The last thing this country needs is another celebrity who THINKS he knows how to run the country better. I think that exercise in futility has already proven a failure. Franken will only add yet another chapter in the long and sad history of celebrities who get elected because of popularity and have since failed. Baldwin doesn't want to take that road.
Anyway, wasn't he going to move out of the country anyway after the 2000 election? What ever happened to that? I guess he just didn't have the guts to stick to his word as we all had hoped.

What a joke this guy is????? Of course Al Franken just got elected, I mean stole enough votes to get elected so anything is possible.

It's odd. All of the comedians want to be Democratic politicians and all of the Democratic politicians want to be comedians. Yuk-yuk. Yikes!!!

I think Alec Baldwin should definitely run against Joe Lieberman, the Traitor!

You have got to be kidding............
These peoples egos are larger than their minds.

Why not? He's no dimmer than the other Dims.

I'm sure Alec Baldwin would be a very good Congressman. He's obviously very bright, interested and hey...he could actually be in a position to help change child custody laws. After experiencing the court proceeding nightmare he lived through in reality, his experience could be very helpful in improving the laws in this genre. Go for it Alec....why not? Remember...the star of 'Bonzo' became President.

Please, you have to be kidding. This individual knows nothing about the issues we Americans face as he has been fed with a "silver spoon" his entire life.

Besides, it's funny how a celebrity because of his name and fortune can automatically presume they would be a good/great candidate for any political office.

What ever happended to folks who really deserve to serve us, the public? You know, the ones who have served his/her country honorably, volunteered to serve his/her country and/or spent most of their adult life in the plotical arena.

Alex Baldwin is nothing more than a celebrity who thinks because of his Hollywood status he is entitled to become a U.S. Congressman...what a joke he is....

What's Baldwin doing here ?? I thought he was moving to Holland after Bush was re-elected ??

Go for it Mr. Baldwin. You'll win too! You're a loveable man, and you believe in equality. Best wishes!

Oh please God, no.... no more California celebrities in national or regional politics.

No....No....No!!!! No more actors in politics! Hasn't California suffered enough!

please spare Ohio

I'm still waiting for him & Streisand to 'leave the country' as they said they would both do, after W was elected..back in 2000. This just show's he's a liar....hey, a perfect pilitican !

Don't misunderstand what I am about to say. It is NOT
meant as a compliment to America !!!
There is no doubt in my mind what-so-ever that this country
is ripe for electing someone like Alec Baldwin to public
office.
Good grief !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Isn't this the same person who publicly stated that if Mr. Bush won the election he'd move out of the country? I'd be happy to call the movers, Mr. Baldwin. After such a comment you are not fit for public office as you have demonstrated an unwillingness to listen, understand, and compromise. If you won't leave the country at least stay in California with pelosi and her ilk.

"Just Do It"

Just what we need, another actor running for office.

As someone from a state which made the incredible mistake of electing an actor, I beg you all DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ELECT THIS ACTOR TO AN IMPORTANT POLITICAL OFFICE!!! We have suffered now for 8 years under the biggest idiot to ever hold elected office. Arnold Schwarzenegger has destroyed this state with his incomparable stupidity and total lack of any political savvy whatsoever! And, look what Jesse Ventura did to Minnesota. Do not let this pretender seduce you into thinking he's intelligent. He is NOT. And, he is not capable of holding political office. Learn from our mistake, and run him out of town!

Please dont run for Dennis job we will be in real trouble.

al fraken part two. will win office in a shady recount.

What in the world would qualify Alec Baldwin to become governor of Ohio? These narcissistic stars should start with politics on a smaller scale, work their way up, and leave those bigger posts for the qualified and informed individuals (that actually live in the states in which they are running!) that have the experience to run...

Could you imagine a race between Baldwin and Palin? Would that be more sad or funny? Baldwin just needs to be thankful he was born into a family that bought him an acting career because, let's face it, when he started out he was just plain awful. Stick with Hollywoood, buddy.

I sure hope he runs. I think there are a lot of people who would support him. Apparently wealth and fame are goals he's found not to be fulfilling, as any wise person would attest to, and public service is tugging at him. I think he truly cares about where his country is headed, and unlike many in the Red Party, power is not an end in itself but a means to insure that his country maintains a leadership role in tackling the many problems that face us here at home and globally.

my diplomacy wants to support Alec...but i think its just for PR.

I did not think the Democratic Party could find someone More liberal Joe Lieberman but apparently they have succeeded.

oh boy, let him run with palin in 4 years-ego ego ego.

I would love for Alec Baldwin to run against Liberman too. Liberman needs to be out of politics...he is NOT good for our country. Leiberman is just self-serving at this point. I'm not sure if Alec Baldwin is "the" man for the job, but he's got guts and that's what American politics needs. People will have a tough time getting past the issues he had with his former wife and children...but then again, people seem to forget the issues Rudy had with his ex-wife and children.

I hope he does. Then we won't have to suffer through his atrocious acting anymore.

That borderline abusive phone call he made to his daughter a few years ago is probably enough to make him unelectable no matter how many good qualities he might have. Unless he wants that moment resurrected and replayed ad infinitum he should drop any thoughts he might have of a political career.

Baldwin for Congress; let's see. Beat your wife's face bloddy with your fists, scream immature name-calling abuse at your daughter, verbally abuse women on set with you. Seems like he has the customery character and morality to be a democrat leader. Yep, he's a perfect candidate.

Wait...wasn't he one of those 'celebrties' that vowed to leave the country if a Replublican was elected President years ago. Why is he still here, He did not follow thru back then, why believe he would be 'honest and truthful' as a politican

Remember when people used to say, "This isn't a popularity contest?"

Yet another example of why the country is headed in the wrong direction. When complete morons such as Al Franken and Alec Baldwin not only contemplate running for political office but can actually win, well, maybe it is time to require a competency test before allowing people to vote. That would almost eliminate the democrat party.

Only if Tina Fey is his Chief of Staff and Tracey Jordan is his publicist...

Well then, how about Tom Selleck as a Republican Presidential Nominee? He's more believeable. People love him.

Alec Baldiwn? He is right about being a fodder for the tabloids and the news media should he step into politics. I remember him saying that he'll move out of the country if President George Bush got elected. Well, President Bush got reelected and Alec Baldwin still lives in the counrty. He is full of it and in my opinion, he is arrogant. He won't get my vote. A lot of people get separated and divorced; what's with him and his ex- wife and all this bad -mouthing his daughter? He will not stand a chance .

Alec, come to New Jersey, you got my vote!

Just what we need, another actor who think he knows something. At least Franken ran in the state he lived in, I have a problem with people moving to a state to "represent" the people of that state. This exemplifies one of the problems with politics today – it should be about the people but pols think it's really about them.

"You mean, it's not tonight? Then why are you wearing a tux?"

"It's after 6 Lemon. What am I, a farmer?"

I'd vote for Jack Donaghy all day long.

Stick with acting Alec we don't need someone like you in politics.

No! No! No!

really...? Another celebrity in charge, how much of real life do they know about. Have they wondered where they will sleep at night or where there next meal is coming from. They make a tremendous amount of money and are entertaining, but as far as letting them lead us, well, who knows better how to play games. Stick to acting Mr. Baldwin.

God help us!!! The LAST thing we need is this wacko in governement!! There are enough there already!!

If he runs, I hope his opponent exposes the voters to an continuous loop of Baldwin berating his poor daughter, so that they can truly see what a mean egotistical creep Alec Baldwin really is.

Baldwin is somewhat erratic – sort of but not quite as impulsive as John McCain. I don't know that he'd be the best choice for this type of leadership. McCain's behavior during the campaign, rushing to Washington, canceling campaign commitments – yet taking the time for a TV interview – and achieving absolutely nothing . . . not too impressive. Then, after the election in Iran, McCain was in a frenzy for Obama to "do something" but never actually defined what that "something" should be. I'm just glad he wasn't president or we might be in a 3rd war.

Baldwin's behavior seems a little, maybe a lot, like that. Stay with acting, Alec.

He will suck the brains out of your head.

Please don't Alec – there are enough fools in Washington DC already – stay in LA where you are less conspicuous.

oh dear god

Simple – Self-Righteous Windbag

I don't quite know just what to make of this. Another hollywood type transitioning into ????????

What is going on in the world?

You have got to be kidding...

This is the same guy who spoke on the Tonight Show and said "If Bush wins the presidency, I'm moving my family to Canada." Well Bush won and if Mr. Baldwin holds true to his words, then he must be a Canadian citizen now right? I don't believe that non-American citizens (or even dual-citizenship citizens for that matter) can hold a political office in the US can they?

We already have enough losers in politics.

an unnamed democratic law firm? lol its amazing how these two parties the republicans and democrats absolutely run this country. The sovereignty of states is gone. They approach people secretly and tell them to run for office in some random state that the person isnt even affiliated with, WAKE UP PEOPLE!

I think the idea of Alecs Baldwin running for office is GREAT!! It is time to elect those whom have the get-go, bright minds and the love of the whole instead of those selfish, narrow minded and holier-then thou attitude Republicans . Let's do-over the complete face of our government and get those who truly love "ALL" the people.
This Texaian is behind you, lAlec Baldwin.

Another lacking of common sense who wants to rule the world.
- No Thanks.

Well he certainely has the demeanor. ha ha

I thought Alec already moved out of the country, after Bush was elected/appointed to the Presidency.

Electing Alec would be like pouring gasoline on a fire. Nothing good can come from that.

The Bloviator in Congress? I thought he was moving out of the country after Gore lost?

I live in Connecticut. Alec Balwin is the very last person on the face of the earth that I would want to represent me in Congress.

Please...no!!

What a joke!

I'm no big fan of actors turned politicians like Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwartzenegger but Alec Baldwin is an intelligent and reflective man and shows a lot of substance instead of just image. I think I could support his candidacy.

Please don't run for office. We don't need MORE tabloid reporting on celebrity/pol's lives.

Wait! I thought he was a French citizen now. You mean he didn't leave the country when Bush won a second term, like he said he would?

It's allright, after all Reagan was an actor.

I thought I would never find someone worse than Al Franken to hold public office.....well Baldwin isn't but he is darn close.

Oh please!!!! Yet another sheltered, out of touch liberal to tell us what to do. What are his qualifications – "I am not a president, but I played one on TV" type?

What an idiot! I thought we promised to move out of the country, so what is he still doing here?

Someone's been inspired by Al Franken.

Baldwin seems like a decent enough guy, but all that stuff with his divorce and leaving an expletive-laden message on his daughters ansering machine isn't going to look good in campaign ads.

Good luck to him if he does decide to run.

Democrats pick their candidates based on popularity and not substance. This is what you get, a washed up actor to go along with that clown Franken. How does being a celebrity qualify them to become a politician?

Alec Baldwin would make a better Senator than most of the cartoons we have out there right now.

Although if he does decide to do it we will miss Jack Donague.

Yeah, a lot of baggage attached to Mr. Baldwin. I don't see that happening.

This from the man who wanted to abandon America for France because his candidate lost the Presidency? PLEASE!

I would say fat chance, but Al Franken was "elected". Maybe if he ran, they could count the votes enough times and he would actually get a seat!

Great! Another dysfunctional Hollyweirdo to lead the Democratic party. I must say at least he has had a job before, even though it is kind of playing make believe... I can see it now on the Senate floor, Baldwin calling Boehner a filthy little piggy for standing up against wasteful spending.

C'mon brother, you're just not that bright. Of course neither are the current members of Congress but that doesn't mean we can't start cleaning house now. And that doesn't mean you're needed.

He has enough screws loose so he may yet make a good senator. Isn't there a rule that each state has to have at least one ridiculous senator? Some states have two.

Don't care for this idea at all since Baldwin has demonstrated a hatred for opposing views. At least 1/2 this country holds views opposite of his so he could not represent much of his constituency at any place unless he went to NYC, LA, or Broward County. His view of politics is to destroy the other side, and nothing else.

I'd vote for him in a heartbeat, he's honest and given the fact that we just had a drunk clown for president (bush) and a clueless pathological liar (palin) running as VP he certainly is the better choice.

Wasn't he supposed to move out of the country when Bush got elected?? Too bad he didn't. Just what we need, another celebrity has been trying to become a politician. They should just move the white house to Hollywood!

Not worth commenting on!!!

Alec Baldwin running for public office would be the best move for his "comedic" career. 3rd Rock writers couldn't write a funnier script than the reality of "Alec 'loose cannon' Baldwin" running for office. At a time like this in our country, we ALL need a good laugh. Please, Alec, run for office. I need to laugh.

Let me get this right. He wants to move wherever he can so that he can run for office in whatever state he wants to? How does he expect to develop a loyal constituency? How could he effectively represent the people of the state he moves to?

And do you really think he'd win? I think not!

Move to Minnesota. They would love you there.

The last thing we need is yet another star that thinks they know politics. Granted, the stars can handle the media better than people like Palin can.

Wait 'till his opponents replay his tirade on the answering machine. This will be hilarious!

Seriously? Does he not think that tape will resurface the moment he decides to run?

I have been a fan of Alec Baldwin's politics for a while now. I've wanted him to run for office for years. Well, I'm in Alec's district and would love to be the first to vote for him.

Washington could use Jack Ryan.

Its one thing to run for an office in your own state or your own community, but why do people like this move from one state to another just to run for an office? And why do people elect someone who is not even from their state?

This is what happened with Clinton – she had nothing to do with NY, wasn't from there, had no ties there. But she moved there just so she could run for senator, and they elected her – because of her "celebrity" status and her husband's name. And to her, it was nothing more than a springboard to try a run for president, she didn't even give a hoot about NY, other than she needed the seat to fill her ambitions.

Haven't we learned anything? Why are we so infatuated with "celebrities"? Does someone need to be a TV star or an actor to get elected now? What a joke.

Why is it that all these freak actors (and not very good ones) think they can govern?

CNN can you have political Ticker for senator Chuck Grasley's
Iowa town hall meeting and his answer to public health care option
to one of the questioner.
Let us expose all these Hippocrates of republican party.

This talk of finding a place to carpetbag to is ridiculous. Maybe Ohio. Or Connecticut, or New Jersey. If I was from any of those places I wouldn't vote for any out-of-stater – even after he meets residency requirements. I don't think he could get through a primary.

I can not understand why and how people would vote for a carpetbagger, especially one who has been recruited by several state politicos who think they can convince the citizens to vote for a person who has no economic or social history with the people he/she is supposedly going to represent .

this guy is very sharp, even if you don't agree with his views.

good luck Alec.

I would caution Baldwin otherwise. We already have enough comedy in Congress as it is.

I'm torn. On one hand, I applaud Baldwin for wanting to get involved while so many other celebrities are content to live life in the VIP room. On the other hand, he lacks the diplomacy and tact that is so necessary in politics.

Hey Alec, we really don't want to hear your expletive landen rant to your daughter over and over in any campaign. Quit while you are ahead!

Why is this news?

I think Alec Baldwin is a fine actor but that does not a politician make. I find it funny that actors, whether they're Republican, Democrat or an odd Independent, think that their acting ability gives them some kind of political insight that the rest of us don't have. I guess that's why so many weak minded people cling to their every word.

In an interview with Playboy – an actor for Political office – why not – a free country – at least I think we are still free.

I hope he reconsiders that idea. His arrogance and attitude are
not what this country needs at this point. He needs to go away
like Palin and a host of others.

Go for it,,,,,why not. If Arnold can run California,,,,,,,Reagan ran the country,,,,not especially to my liking,,,,,especially when he fired all of the Air traffic controllers,,,,,a really dumb move, and certainely no consideration for all of the people's lives that he destroyed. A former wrestler,,,,Jesse Ventura,,,,who a lot of people said it would never happen,,,,,he ran his state quite succesfull. Good luck

Ohio isn't interested in a celebrity turned politician. We have enough problems.

Great, then we could have Canteen Boy skits along side Daily Affirmation with Stuart Smalley in the Senate.

Come be our governor in SC, Alec. I'd vote for you any day.

Good lord

what is this, the plot from Team America? The US gov't will just be made up of celebrities soon.

But if he wins, would he pack up and move to England when the Republicans take back the WH in 2012?

My god! This is just too much. If there's one single person in the US that is NOT tempermentally suited for political power, it's Alec Baldwin. It would be a fun campaign though. Imagine attack ads quoting from Baldwin's literally endless array of childish tantrums.

Wasn't he leaving the country when Bush got in? Did he return from where he went? He is a real patriot!!!

We need another pin-head in congress.

All I have to say is go watch "Team America", LOL!

What a loser, stay away from my state!

Stick to the east coast, Alec. You'd get eaten alive by the Ohio Republican party. Sentiments are definitely shifting back to the right in the Buckeye State.

Let's get all the usual GOP rhetoric dismissed early. It's ok for an actor to want to be involved in politics. I do remember a certain Republican actor in the White House. So before you just shut your eyes and scream bloody murder about a Hollywood actro turned poolitician, remember that. Thanks...

so he's just going to move somewhere, establish residency, and expect the citizens of that state or district to vote for him?

He needs to move to NY. They have a history of voting for outsiders who use NY to further their political aspirations: RFK and Hilary Clinton.

I wouldn't vote for Alec Baldwin for dog catcher. The guy is a total sleezeball.

I'm a huge fan of Alec Baldwin and think he'd be great as a politician. He'd face many scrutinies and much criticism...but...at least his life is already an open book. He's been in the public eye on many occassions and not just because of his film career. At least "what you see is what you get".

This is a joke – Alec Baldwin?! Yet another left winger nut case trying to get into Congress – what a surprise!

Meh...if he does and he gets elected then it's our own darn faults for falling for the "famous people must be more knowledgable and fit for governing" garbage. It would be nice if we'd finally learn otherwise as a society, because it's really starting to get retarded.

Right now Donald Duck could run against a Republican and probably win. There is so much nonsense going on in the GOP it's pathetic.

They could nail him so quick that it wouldn't be funny. Baldwin should stay in acting. He could be a great activist or lobbist for his causes. At this point, there is no way for him to really get into elected office without being appointed.

I don't like to shhot down a person dream or aspirations but lets make sure the people we choose have the educational background to hold the office.

Another whacko left wing nut, Obama and Franken opened the doors for all of the folks who want to destroy this country. Thank you George Soros, ACORN and the unions for all of your criminal activities that have brought our once proud and honest country to this low level, may you all be found guilty of treason and pay the appropriate penalty eventually.

Freaking out at the airport won't help him.If I can remember that you know the media will.

This is all America needs "Actors getting into Politics"...Give me a break! Come on America, look at California....This is a prime example of big name Hollywood Politics....America does not need anymore DRAMA, we have enough to deal with!

I wonder if his "thoughtless little pig" of a daughter will campaign with him?

Yeah, good luck with that, Alec. I don't know that a bigger nut-case has ever run for public office. The expletive-laden audio clip of you verbally abusing your daughter alone would do you in.

A couple of reasons Alec Baldwin should not run for Congress:

1. The deep as the Grand Canyon (and almost as abiding) bitterness
between Mr. Baldwin and his former wife do not bode well for the
actions he would take and the reactions he would have in his
service to his constituents as a Congressman!

2. His vehement comments to his young daughter, referring to her
as a pig, in and of itself, preclude him from running for any office
whatsoever!

At present and in the foreseeable future, Mr. Baldwin is precisely
where he belongs!

Aren't there qualifications required to be an elected official, or can any actor run? Or just anybody who wants to? Maybe this is part of the problem with our government.

What are this guy's qualifications? What would make him a better elected official than the failures we've already seen, like Clint Eastwood, Jesse Ventura, Sonny Bono, and others? I also don't like Al Franken, and I believe its only a matter of time til he screws something up big.

Alec Baldwin would make an EXCELLENT replacement for Joe Lieberman. Lieberman fell hook, line and sinker for the war in Iraq, which even Cheney admits now Saddam had nothing to do with 9-11. This places Lieberman squarely in the same camp as W and Cheney....Losers R Us.

Heck...its American politics. If we can handle Ronald Reagan, Ah-nold, Jessie Ventura, Sonny Bono, and Gopher from the Love Boat I'm sure we can handle a Baldwin brother.

If Palin thinks she is a viable candidate for the presidency of the US of A, then Alec is over qualified should I say qualified enough for a congressional seat.

Baldwin would be an absolute joke. I guess after Franken, any fool can be a Congressman or Senator.

He could run against Rep. Peter King.

Oh no. First Ronald then Arnold, The Body, along comes Franken now this guy. Why do we contiune electing these goofy actors that have done nothing in their life to prepare themselves for these jobs. Have you noticed they always get in politics when their enterainmnet career dries up.

An Actor??? Why not?? For all long as anyone can remember, politicians have been the best actors America can produce. They have always acted like they actually care about the lives of their constituents, the money they waste, or the welfare of the country. They act like celebrities, gansters, and puppets. They spend time each day contemplating their image and have an overwhelming desire to be loved by the masses.

Maybe we can put him in charge of childhood development efforts, he's done such a great job with his daughter.

He would just be cannon fodder no matter where he were to run. too many of his past comments will come back to haunt him, not least of which was his statement that Ken Starr should be hunted down and killed. Stick to making bad movies.

I am for anyone running for office that has never run before. Actors have a leg up because of name recognition and he would bring some fresh ideas with him. Another plus is, being an actor, you would never know if he was playing a role or for real. We could use a little entertainment in Washington rather than the depressing, non-stop drivel we are currently getting. I also like the idea that he doesn't need the money. Go for it Alex.

Another actor with an over-inflated sense of self-worth.

Why not? He'll be right at home among all the left-wingers seeking to destroy this country once and for all.

More clowns in office. WE have plenty in Arnald, Barack, Nancy, Sanford and the new comedian from Minn.

yes Alec, it is a fantasy.

CNN, you are no longer a credible news source. Any story that pertains to the implosion of the GOP is closed for comments. In the few places that comments are allowed, they overwhelmingly come from radical right-wingers, and even your vote of the day has been hijacked by the Neo-cons. If I wanted a right-wing news source, I'd go to FOX News. What happened to you guys? There used to be some balance. Are you owned by Rupert Murdoch now??? It's all very disappointing.

Please do run. This will further lead to the rapid downfall of the Dem's. Who's next, a comedian? Ooops, I forgot, Al Franken was sworn in yesterday.

Please not Ohio! We have enough problems without throwing a celebrity into the mix.

If Alec, the entertainer is acknowledgin' his case as a topic of heated discussion among his would-be opponents of the political race, Ronnie would not have been installed as a prez. by the people.

C'mon Alec! If you can shed your ire and short fuse and harness it to constructive use, you can turn the tide and make a difference. Don't get mad, get even!

Wasn't this guy going to move to Canada if Bush got re-elected in 2004? Oh well, so much for more empty promises.

Another Billary. You don't have to live in a state – just buy a house somewhere where you think you may have a chance to get elected. Love it!

Wouldn't be surprised. Would be just another idiot in DC.

Why don't we send all the leftist scum actors to DC?

Could be interesting.

Wow the dems future is looking bright........First Franken now this clown

If Al Franken, why can't a Baldwin? Baldwins are a household name. I would love to see him up against Lieberman. That would be a definite victory for the Democratic Party. Liebermna is a Republican in my view.

Another hollywood left wing loonie elite running for office. Why doesn't he stay home and do what he does best, yell obscenities at his kids over the phone.

Sorry, Baldwin... your drunken tirade on your daughter leaves many to question your mental stability. I suggest intensive counseling rather than a political career.

Another rich Liberal who doesn't see anything wrong with raising everyone else's taxes...

He'd be better than Reagan as President someday when he's almost 70.

I wish he'd run as a republican against Governor Paterson of New York.

OMG!! This is truly laughable because he is anything but competent. I hope people are not stupid enough to make this happen!