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freshwest

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12. The article says he has a lot of support among those who spend a lot of time online.

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 09:49 PM

Dec 2012

Could he represent his constituency through live stream and emails or is that too fanciful?

It doesn't free him of his geographical dilemma.

The article I posted below from another DU says he could run for office from his room in London.

If he pulls this off, it'll be remarkable.

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Julian Assange wants to run for office [View all] DonViejo Dec 2012 OP

Hard to do Constituent Services when you're stuck in an Embassy in Lonson... brooklynite Dec 2012 #1

The article says he has a lot of support among those who spend a lot of time online. freshwest Dec 2012 #12

He can apparently run from where he is, but if he won and couldn't show his face Down Under struggle4progress Dec 2012 #14

Are you sure he couldn't do it all online? Say the oath of office on a computer cam and all... freshwest Dec 2012 #16

... The place of a senator shall become vacant if for two consecutive months of any session struggle4progress Dec 2012 #18

OW! That's gonna leave a mark! Yes, he is disqualified thrice there. Swearing allegiance to the freshwest Dec 2012 #21

Good, that'll divert some Koch money out of the U.S. JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2012 #2

I'll bet they've already been in contact with this Australian spokeswoman: freshwest Dec 2012 #4

It sounds like Mr Assange will finally have to register to vote struggle4progress Dec 2012 #3

Aren't All Australians not only registered, but required to vote on their election holiday? freshwest Dec 2012 #5

I think you can get most of the info by following links from here: struggle4progress Dec 2012 #9

That was interesting. The arguments against sound like the GOP! freshwest Dec 2012 #11

I wonder if there is a residency requirement treestar Dec 2012 #6

Reportedly he planned in March to run for office in Australia: freshwest Dec 2012 #10

I suppose if Assange got back to Australia, and if he managed to get himself elected to office, struggle4progress Dec 2012 #13

I think you have a point there, because of the time line. One of the elements of immunity as an freshwest Dec 2012 #15

would assume australia is part of extradition real world dembotoz Dec 2012 #7

LOL. The original source for this piece is a good read. pinto Dec 2012 #8

It couldn't be a better time to bring the transparency issue directly into political discourse. Peace Patriot Dec 2012 #17

Assange's policy platforms cannot be revealed: spokesperson struggle4progress Dec 2012 #19

What chance does Assange have of being elected? struggle4progress Dec 2012 #20