Flitty Fitness Guru Richard Simmons Courts a Run for Congress

[Ian David]

By Maggie Taylor | Article Date: 7/24/2008 11:00 AM

It's all stars and stripes, spangles and spandex for anti-fat crusader Richard Simmons, who hinted at a desire to run for congress while speaking on Capitol Hill Thursday.

Testifying before the House Education and Labor Committee, on the issues of battling childhood obesity and increasing school exercise programs, fitness guru Simmons, 60, said in a half-kidding tone, "I want to have the respect of a congressman, I want to talk like a congressman, and maybe, someday, I'll be a congressman."

Then, answering about three minutes of follow-up questions, Simmons adopted a politician’s rhetoric to address the press. Simmons said at one point that he would be available for the people.

"However I can be of use," he said, "If my country wants me, I'll be there for my country."

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[Champion Jack]

1. I can't wait for Lettermans take on this!

[jedr]

2. OMG,..... hope he comes to the Howard Stern show,

Howard will have him in tears.

[ColbertWatcher]

3. No pictures!

I'd just love to know what he wore.

[Ian David]

4. Here. He wore a suit.

More (with video):
http://www.digtriad.com/news/national_world/article.aspx?storyid=107877&catid=175

[ColbertWatcher]

5. LOL! Reminds me of that scene in The Birdcage...

...when Nathan Lane puts on the suit.

LOL!