Steve Novick is a 4′9″ populist with no time for Big Money, a hook for a hand, and a beer named for his hook hand. And in this charming campaign ad, he happily opens a brew for a pal…using his hook! Oh wait, did we mention that half of all of indie rock is backing the man’s Senate run?
Politics cannot get better than this!
Novick is a Democrat running for Senate from Oregon. His supporters include R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard, Krist Novoselic, Death Cab for Cutie’s Chris Walla, Corin Tucker, the Decemberists‘ Colin Meloy, and Rufus Wainwright. Barack Obama clearly isn’t the only candidate with major star power behind his campaign.
“We think people are looking for something a little different,” the self-identified progressive told Politico. “And I’m little, and I’m different.”
Where did this guy come from??
Right now he’s polling neck-to-neck with fellow Dem Jeff Merkley, who has the support of more establishment members of the party in next week’s primary. The winner will face off against Republican Sen. Gordon Smith. If Novick wins the primary, Pearl Jam will play four east coast shows and donate the proceeds to Steve’s campaign.
Filed Under: Campaign '08, activism, music
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This is awesome. A closer look at his website tells me he's what we need in the Senate, too! Just sent in a contribution to his campaign.
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This guys rocks. Would I support him? As a conservative Republican in Kansas, probably not. But would I if I was a liberal democrat in Oregon? Mos def.
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Ladies and Gentlemen--the next US Senator from the state of Oregon: Steve Novick!