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...Benator’s success is Affleck’s ability to present himself as a relatively serious candidate so that enough Virginia voters are willing to ignore their innate biases against him and vote for his celebrity power. Though Affleck has his work cut out for him, he does possess a rudimentary political philosophy that could be very appealing to some voters. This philosophy centers around Affleck’s belief in citizen legislators as opposed to career politicians. In a 2001 interview with GQ Magazine, Affleck said, “My fantasy is that someday?...
Benator was born in a Washington Post article claiming that leaders within the Virginia Democratic Party have been tossing around Affleck’s name as a contender in the 2006 Senate race against George Allen (R-VA). Though Affleck’s spokesman denies that Affleck has any intention of running, the prospect is certainly tempting. Affleck and his wife, Jennifer Garner, have been spotted recently looking at real estate near Charlottesville, Virginia. In addition, University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato, a well respected political pundit, hinted that Democrats’ whispers have been of a serious nature...
...unlikely that a majority of Virginia voters will take Affleck seriously either. First and foremost, Affleck is an outsider—a Boston native with no real ties to Virginia. In addition, the growing unpopularity of celebrity Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Ca) is likely to make voters more circumspect towards a candidate running on celebrity. Affleck also represents the northeastern brand of liberalism of which many Virginians would be wary...
...reiterate that Affleck should not (nor, in all likeliness, will he) become a Virginia senator. However, he should run. Why, you may ask, should a clearly unqualified candidate run for senator...
...possible GOP presidential candidate for 2008; any such plans, however, could easily be thwarted by a tough re-election bid in 2006. Here Affleck has a chance. Certainly he has name recognition, he is photogenic, and he has more than enough money to run a powerful campaign. Most importantly, Virginia Democrats do not presently have a viable alternative. The state’s most powerful Democrat, outgoing Governor Mark Warner, has spurned the Senate race, likely in preparation for his own presidential...