May 14, 2007
He's the fringiest of fringe candidates, so it probably comes as no surprise that Democrat Mike Gravel has a Second Life campaign site. What's he got to lose?
The Second Choices blog reports that Gravel, the former U.S. Senator from Alaska, will later this week become the first presidential candidate to officially endorse his Second Life presence.
Gravel shook up last month's Democratic debate with unfiltered comments about Iraq, Iran, diplomacy and his fellow Democrats. As Second Choices blogger Laila writes:
Gravel's Second Life Group Director Astrophysicist McCallister adds:
While Gravel has not committed to appearing in avatar form, his campaign has secured the use of the name "Mike Gravel" from Linden Lab. Not familiar with Gravel? Check out the debate video:
The Second Choices blog reports that Gravel, the former U.S. Senator from Alaska, will later this week become the first presidential candidate to officially endorse his Second Life presence.
Gravel shook up last month's Democratic debate with unfiltered comments about Iraq, Iran, diplomacy and his fellow Democrats. As Second Choices blogger Laila writes:
Like Ron Paul, Gravel needs grassroots– or in this case, netroots– support in order to raise his profile. By officially endorsing the efforts of his in-world supporters, Gravel’s candidacy will get a much needed boost in visibility.
Gravel's Second Life Group Director Astrophysicist McCallister adds:
I am thrilled to realize that Sen. Gravel is open to exploration of Second Life as a campaign medium, and hope that we’re able to support the candidate while he supports the future of the Political Forum.
While Gravel has not committed to appearing in avatar form, his campaign has secured the use of the name "Mike Gravel" from Linden Lab. Not familiar with Gravel? Check out the debate video:
Comments
Its a shame when things really were better under Husein....now theres no telling what OTT reglious cult will take over once we leave...
I agree with Vladimir, though, that an abrupt withdrawal from Iraq doesn't seem the best course. Not that I don't want our troops out of that area, mind you...
Also Dennis why the use of fringe? While it has many meanings, the way its used here sounds demeaning. I don't think he deserves to have that term. I just hate to see media (yes Game Politics is media) limit the people's choice in elections using terms and words to make people thinking lowly of candidates. It should be the people who make judgments of the candidates without other influencing our judgment.
Yes I'm a supporter of Mike Gravel. (and will probably be the last you will hear from me in this subject)
haha. Yea, that'd be great.
Gravel sees to be a little bit off the chain in the video tho. He thinks we have nothing to worry about, and that is kind of crazy.
Sotty. I'm sick and depressed and I need something to cheer me up.