Craig James Interested in Running for Senate, Sees Revolution in Today’s Political Climate

The Senate is one of the least-liked bodies in American society; few Senators have more than 50 percent approval individually, and Congress’ approval ratings as a body are lower than the Mendoza Line.↵↵In that sense, I suppose it makes sense for one of the more reviled figures in Texas’ recent football history to be considering a run for office. Craig James at least seems impervious to public loathing.↵

↵↵⇥⇥⇥James has been making the rounds meeting prominent Texas Republicans and donors raising his political profile, and he said he would not rule out running for the Hutchison seat.⇥⇥↵⇥↵⇥⇥⇥“I’m a Texan. I’m concerned for our country,” [James] said. “I disagree with the approach that we’re having, things that are taking place, and so whatever door opens up, I’ll look at it, if and when it opens up.”⇥⇥↵⇥

↵↵↵James only wouldn’t rule out running for the seat that may be vacated by Kay Bailey Hutchison, and will probably run for lower office before the Senate, if he has a semi-knowledgeable advisor in his camp. But it’s not like James, a college football analyst who dabbles in real estate, would be another ho-hum wonky addition, content to delve into policy and make gradual changes. No, he’s talking revolution, and that is exactly what we need right now.↵

↵↵⇥⇥⇥“I think Americans today, if you placed us back in 1765, it would be the same scenario,” James said. “We’ve got the American revolution taking place again.”↵↵↵Actually, Craig, our revolution didn’t start until 1775. But who said a sense of history -- or an air of competence, or any background other than breaking down Kansas’ backfield -- was really necessary for serving on the Senate?↵

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