Do you feel lucky?



Steve Brown at CNSNews.com amuses with Internet Fundraising Contest Offers Winner a Day With John Kerry:

Political watchdogs say Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry's campaign website contest - where donors contributing a minimum of $25 are entered for a chance to win a day campaigning with the candidate - is really an effort at playing catch-up with web-savvy former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, another 2004 candidate.
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Visitors to the www.johnkerry.com website can click on the "This Could Be You" button, featuring a photo of Kerry with his arms around a blacked-out silhouette. The question mark, appearing on the silhouette, makes it clear any contestant donating a minimum campaign contribution of $25 could win.

Visitors are also asked to refer a friend, for which they receive additional contest entries. According to the website, the winner will receive roundtrip transportation, food and accommodations for a trip to Iowa or New Hampshire to spend the day on the campaign trail with Kerry.
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"It looks pretty lame," Rich Lowry, editor with National Review, told CNSNews.com. "I'm not sure who'd want to be that guy - the mystery person featured with Kerry. John Kerry isn't exactly famous for his personal bonhomie."

I agree - spending a day with Lurch would be like watching paint dry without all the fun. Now if they offered me a day with Teresa, the Angolan Enchilada, I'd be getting my wallet out.