The great thing about primaries is that anyone can run. You don't have to be approved by the party bosses or be some polished, experienced candidate. All you need is a song and a dream. And here (via Ben Smith) is a guy -- one Chris Young, running for mayor of Providence -- who's got himself a song:
I really encourage you to watch it. You've never seen a politician quite like him. And we should give some serious props to the show's host. She maintains that iron smile all through and manages to get herself out of the segment without frantically screaming for security. Very professional.
Is this a great country or what?
-- Paul Waldman
