Senator Fleck?

Sonny Bono, Jesse Ventura, Arnold Schwarzenegger . . . Ben Affleck? God help us, but itís being reported that Fleck might run for a Senate seat. Weíre moving to Italy, because we think weíre better off with Cicciolina.

This is a big story not only because of the possible political ramifications but because The Washington Post tried to crack a joke. ìIf you liked him as Bennifer . . . you'll love him as Benator!î Arenít they just a modern-day Henny Youngman? The Post claims that Virginia Democrats are trying to lure the respected actor Emmy arm-candy into an upcoming Senate race against incumbent Republican George Allen. And it just so happens that Fleck and Sydney Bristow are shopping for a home in the Charlottesville area. Affleckís rep said the rumors were baseless, but that Ben "would be a superb candidate for public office in the future. Right now, he's very busy directing his first feature movie for Disney, Gone, Baby, Gone." Despite the denial, we think weíre actually warming up to the idea of Senator Affleck. After all, Governor Schwarzenegger stopped making movies after taking office.

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