It doesn't get more Californian than this...

[Gob]

The former Olympic athlete and reality television star Caitlyn Jenner has announced plans to run for governor of California, seeking to replace Democrat Gavin Newsom in a recall election in the state.



In a post on her website headlined “I’m in!” Jenner – who is a longtime Republican – outlined her political reasoning.

“California has been my home for nearly 50 years. I came here because I knew that anyone, regardless of their background or station in life, could turn their dreams into reality,” she stated “But for the past decade, we have seen the glimmer of the Golden State reduced by one-party rule that places politics over progress and special interests over people.”

Jenner’s celebrity status and name recognition will ensure she gets a hefty dose of media attention, but many observers might worry overt her lack of much direct political experience. However, the state has previously elected two actors as its governors in the shape of Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger – both also Republicans.

The race against Newsom has so far attracted three other Republican candidates: John Cox, a businessman, Kevin Faulconer, the former mayor of San Diego and Doug Ose, a former US congressman.

[Long Run]

Go for the Gold.

Calling a Decathlon Gold Medalist a "former Olympic Athlete" is like calling Pele a former soccer player.

[Bicycle Bill]

Calling a Decathlon Gold Medalist a "former Olympic Athlete" is like calling Pele a former soccer player.

Decathlon gold medalist?
Oh, yeah, that's right ... this is the 'she' that used to be a 'he'.
Just curious ... does anyone know if she/he cut its dick off and had a synthetic pussy installed instead?

And as for Pelé being a 'former soccer player' — well, isn't he?

-"BB"-

[ex-khobar Andy]

I have no problem with Caitlyn self identifying however she feels comfortable. But I am astonished that she thinks of herself as a Republican. It seems so ill-fitting to the rest of her. Of course she has the rest of that weird family to cope with . . .

I will never forget the look on Robert Kardashian's face when Judge Ito read the not guilty verdict in the Simpson trial. It was clearly: "What the fuck have we done here?" He might have been the most normal of the tribe.

[Joe Guy]

I hope Trump endorses Caitlyn for governor of California. He should. She looks a lot like Melania.

[dales]

I wonder if Trump would like to grab her pussy?

[Joe Guy]

He'd probably try but he might not find one there.

[Long Run]

And as for Pelé being a 'former soccer player' — well, isn't he?

Just like Barak Obama is a "former politician".

[Econoline]

Exactly how focused on her tax rate must Caitlyn Jenner be, to run for office as the member of a party that doesn't want her to exist?

(credit: Adam-Troy Castro)

[MajGenl.Meade]

[rubato]

Caitlin Jenner scans as a very confused person who never quite gets enough attention. it illustrates how little accomplishment in one area really matters in the larger scheme. He is well-suited to be part of the Kardashian clan of shallow people.

yrs,
rubato

[Gob]

I have to say I agree.