I wish Stephen King (the writer) would run for political office.

[raccoon]

Course he wouldn't be from my state, anyway, but we need progressives like him.

but of course that would take time away from his writing...

However, he could write speeches and essays about the direction in which the right-wing has
taken/is taking the country. These could be every bit as horrific as his novels.

[postulater]

1. I don't know about his politics

But his stories are not interesting to me

Have you watched Under the Dome? I tried reading it last year. Neither the book nor the movie left me with anything to thnk about.

[raccoon]

3. Haven't watched it. nt

[eShirl]

2. One doesn't have to run for office to write speeches and essays.

As a Mainer, I am content to have him stick to his strengths (and hopefully to continue to use those strengths for Good).

edit to add: speaking of which, I see he's up to three radio stations now http://www.zoneradio.com/

[Bolo Boffin]

4. Anything that takes time away from his writing is OK with me!

But I bet he couldn't go into politics because of his openness about his drug usage back in the day.

ETA: I should say that I used to be a Constant Reader. Loved his earlier stuff and I love his political stances as well.

[orpupilofnature57]

5. I think he already has .

[Loudly]

6. This is America. More influence as a wealthy donor. n/t

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

7. Too bad our liberal wealthy are relatively stingy with their political donations.

Bill Maher is the exception.