Vice Admiral James Stockdale Begins Stumping as Third-Party VP Candidate

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Washington, DC – Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale (ret.), Ross Perot’s running mate during the 1992 Presidential election, today announced his plan to run as an independent Vice Presidential candidate. In an unusual step, Admiral Stockdale is running without a Presidential candidate on the top of the ticket.

Best remembered for his confused performance during the 1992 Vice Presidential debate, Admiral Stockdale had largely disappeared from the political landscape over the past decade. His announcement was made this morning to a confused group of tourists outside the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum on the Mall.

“It is time for a change,” began the Vice Admiral, who then wandered off, returning a few minutes later with a fresh shirt. “Much better,” he continued. “I have some special ideas – secret ideas – that could solve some of the problems – secret problems – facing America.”

As Mr. Stockdale continued, the crowd – which did not appear to know who he was – began to melt away. “Seriously folks, don’t go, I have something else to tell you,” called the Vice Admiral, as his erstwhile audience made their way into the museum as it opened.

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[NYC Liberal]

1. Um, OK...

What's the point of running with no Presidential candidate? Why isn't HE running?

[mitchum]

2. I'm a very big fan of mean humor, but the reason that Stockdale...

seemed confused during the debates was that he suffered severe hearing damage during his years as a POW.

Honestly, I'm not being a scold :)

[Mojambo]

3. That guy is still alive?

It was pretty mean, but Phil Hartman's send up of Stockdale on SNL was hilarious.

[gmoney]

4. "Who am I? Why am I here?"

Poor Phil... I really miss him about this time on Saturday Nights.

[Elidor]

5. rofl!

too funny