Former 'Survivor' contestant running for Indiana Governor (Libertarian)

[LynneSin]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/25/rupert-boneham-governor_n_1378207.html?ref=entertainment&ir=Entertainment

Rupert Boneham, 'Survivor' Star, Nominated As Third Party Candidate In Indiana Governor's Race


INDIANAPOLIS -- Former reality TV star Rupert Boneham said he thinks he has a real shot at becoming Indiana's next governor after being nominated as a third-party choice Saturday.

The fan favorite from 2004's "Survivor: All-Stars" was unopposed for the Libertarian Party's nomination, which came during the party's state convention in Indianapolis.

"My aim, honestly, is to win governor," Boneham said in a phone interview afterward. "I really feel I have a strong chance of pulling not just the Libertarian vote, but the independent vote, the undecided vote, and maybe even some votes from Democrats and Republicans."

He will face Republican Mike Pence and Democrat John Gregg in November's gubernatorial election. Current Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is limited to two terms and cannot run again.

Well I've always liked the guy (although I would never vote for him - he's running as a libertarian). But who knows, if he can run a successful campaign perhaps he could pull some votes away from the Republican and help democrat John Gregg win in November. That would be nice.

[arthritisR_US]

1. I think he's the only Survivor contestant

I have ever liked.

[Son of Gob]

3. You didn't like Russell?

As far as Rupert goes, I doubt he make much of a difference in the race. The libertarian in the 2008 gubernatorial election received 57,000 votes. I don't see Rupert getting much more than that.

[arthritisR_US]

4. Ya, I don't either. No I can't say I ever

liked Russel, I thought him a little weasel, sorry.

[Son of Gob]

7. He was an entertaining little weasel.

[arthritisR_US]

11. That he was! n/t

[Liberal_in_LA]

14. he seemed like a nice guy. Won the fan favorite for that year.

[arthritisR_US]

15. I was happy that he won that. I thought

he had a warm heart

[snappyturtle]

2. Of course I'd like to see John Gregg win and possibly as pointed out

Boneham may help in siphoning votes. ANYBODY but Pence. He's about as reactionary as they come.

[arthritisR_US]

5. Oh I do like your thinking. n/t

[roman7]

6. i like rupert & and cant stand the repukes

but you gotta remember rupert dug a basement type shelter on the suvivor beach.

[Son of Gob]

9. That's right!

Definitely one of the biggest bonehead moves in Survivor history.

[LynneSin]

10. OMG that was a trip. Even I was thinking 'WTF??'

I mean didn't this guy build houses for a living.

[VenusRising]

8. I always liked Rupert.

Good on him for running for office.

[rug]

12. I've liked him since he stole the other team's shoes and swapped them for pineapples.

[LynneSin]

13. Yes but that smart manuever was trumped by him building a basement hut on the beach

I thought Jerri and Ethan were going to strangle him after that first night in the hut and they had to sleep in there during a massive downpour.

[rug]

16. It's their own damn fault. I didn't see them building an alternative.

That was a pretty good season overall. If it wasn't for appendicitis, this seasn would be the worst,

[chanc]

17. Survivor Govenor

I agree, I would not vote for him but judging from how he was on the show and his charitable efforts since, maybe he actuaally has a chance.

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2012/03/survivor-star-indianas-next-governor

[LynneSin]

18. The guy has good credentials as a person, let's hope he peels off voters from the GOP