Saddam Files for Bid to Succeed Gray Davis

Doglips · 07-29-2003, 07:44 AM

Saddam Files for Bid to Succeed Gray Davis
7/29/2003 - William Grim

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Sacramento - Lawyers for Saddam Hussein, retired dictator of Iraq, filed papers today with the California Secretary of State that will place the former Iraqi strongman on the ballot for the race to succeed Governor Gray Davis in the October 7th recall election.

"Saddam Hussein is an experienced manager who knows how to balance a budget," said Leon Panetta, an ex-official of the Clinton Administration who is chairing Citizens for Hussein. "He (Saddam) is not afraid to make the tough decisions. And if need be, Saddam will invade Nevada to get the necessary funding to balance California's budget."

Political pundits expect the race to boil down to a slugfest between Saddam and popular actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Although his legions of fans give Schwarzenegger a distinct advantage at the polls, many pollsters believe that Saddam's use of Fedayeen irregular soldiers to maim, murder and rape potential voters may be enough to sway the electorate to the Ba'ath Party column.

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Doglips Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 9,088	Saddam Files for Bid to Succeed Gray Davis Saddam Files for Bid to Succeed Gray Davis 7/29/2003 - William Grim -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sacramento - Lawyers for Saddam Hussein, retired dictator of Iraq, filed papers today with the California Secretary of State that will place the former Iraqi strongman on the ballot for the race to succeed Governor Gray Davis in the October 7th recall election. "Saddam Hussein is an experienced manager who knows how to balance a budget," said Leon Panetta, an ex-official of the Clinton Administration who is chairing Citizens for Hussein. "He (Saddam) is not afraid to make the tough decisions. And if need be, Saddam will invade Nevada to get the necessary funding to balance California's budget." Political pundits expect the race to boil down to a slugfest between Saddam and popular actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Although his legions of fans give Schwarzenegger a distinct advantage at the polls, many pollsters believe that Saddam's use of Fedayeen irregular soldiers to maim, murder and rape potential voters may be enough to sway the electorate to the Ba'ath Party column.