  by Erik Deckers American Reporter Humor Writer Indianapolis,
Indiana May 22, 2011 Make My Day  Back to home page  Printable
version of this story  BLOOMSBURG, Pa -- With less than a week
before the election, Marshbaum has been campaigning furiously.
"A chicken in every pot! Natural gas drilling will save the
universe. Free health care for everyone!"  "Marshbaum!" I
commanded, "you can't make those kinds of promises."  "You're
right. I don't want to offend the health care industry. There's
a lot of campaign money there. I'll just make up something
else."  "You just can't make up campaign promises."  "Sure I
can. It's easy. How about 'Vote for Marshbaum and win a date
with Bette Midler?'"  "You don't even know Bette Midler."  "I
like her movies," he said casually.  "It has nothing to do with
her movies," I said.  "Think someone doesn't like her singing? I
sure don't want to offend anyone. I could make it a date with
Angelina Jolie. How about Brad Pitt for the women? Justin Bieber
for teens?"  "Marshbaum!" I