And he wasnt even the second choice for the job.

@ 1- who were the the first two choices?

yes! he's planning to fix the alleged "economy" by forcing through the construction of several billionaire's sports stadiums that are sure to be voted down by the people. first up: a retractable roof and some high-tech turf on the the newly named SAFECO White House! goooooo GARY!

@2 - I think the first choice was a token republican loon who resigned shortly after being appointed.

and he did not go out of his way to promote himself with reporters.

This kind of politico has always stumped the Stranger.

They showed Locke and his wife at least twice in the State of the Union speech (maybe 3 times). I kept wondering why.

First choice was former Sen. Judd Gregg, second choice was former Gov. Bill Richardson. Locke was choice number 3.

He and Mona Lee are some of the tiniest people I have ever seen. Their daughters are *twee* - I love them.