Could a TRUE Non-Establishment Candidate Replace Senator Evan Bayh?

Well, he isn't an insider but I don't know if he fits the bill or not of someone with the original intent of the founders as his platform. The fact that he supported an establishment candidate (Obama) in the last election raises a red flag as well. He has been a champion for the plight of america's farmers, no question there, thats pretty admirable. It's hard to say because he isn't a candidate and has no platform out there to look at and see where he stands on the issues and his ideas for dealing with them. I'd have to see that before I could make a call on whether or not I'd support him. Just being an outsider alone isn't enough if you still have insider views on things, ya know? *shrug* Should be interesting to watch anyways if he accpets the draft. It could well be the right year to do it, people are sick of establishment types and if he runs out side of that establishment and embraces basic core american founding principals, he stands a real chance of winning and I would welcome him. ***Side note***I do think it was kinda whiny and cheap of him to ask McCain using his music on the campaign trail, but they're his songs I guess, he can conrtoll them how ever he wants. I was also a little annoyed with Van Halen for the same reason, it just came across as whining and diva-ish

I'm from Indiana and I don't think Mr. Mellancamp would have a prayer here, of course I could be wrong,but I don't think so. While he has many fans there are also a great number of people here who have not really liked the guy for awhile. He charges absolutely ridiculous prices to see his shows when he comes to Indianapolis and though I have no personal knowledge of this at all, I have heard from at least two people in his "home town" of Seymour that nobody really liked him cause he came across as stand-offish. Maybe cause he knew he was going to be a big rock stat someday..who knows. Anyway, I just don't see him having much support here.

We just may have a winner. This is the perfect year for people that aren't Washington insiders. People are mad ion both sides. Inexperienced politicians are a hot commodity.

I am very, very sorry to see Evan Byah go. He was a genttleman and definitely one of the good guys. However, I thing John Mellencamp would make an interesting replacement. He could be our first Rock & Roll senator and he might just be gritty enough to stand up to the Right Wing. I guess it will just depend on whether or not he is ready to give up music. I honestly can't see a US senator on the road pushing a new album.

We'll see. I don't know enough about his politics to make a judgment call. I've always thought he was a good guy, although I agree with X that it's a bit whiny to ask that people not play your song at campaign rallies. We'll see how it goes.

....Hi annie, I was watching that report on television which said that there was a grass roots campaign to draft John Mellencamp for senator from that state. I think that is a great idea. He is smart enough and unblemished enough, and with the right campaign manager, they can get the money, he could fight off the Republican and win the seat. I think they can talk him into it, because I think he would like to see some changes in Washington as well. Senator Franken is doing okay. So bring it on, let's see some other fresh faces on the front. Take care.