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 Do you think it possible to win an election by name change?Posted by Kashonly on 5/28 at 8:43 pm How many people really know all the names on the ballot? Most people show up just to vote for President or Governor..but IMO not many show up to vote for some councilman election. Would it be plausible to change your name and win an election just out of Name recognition? for example quote: If I snuck in with William "Bill" Clinton, Huey P. Long or Martin L. King....would that be enough to pull enough votes in to win? Maybe not a State Rep, but how about those councilmen, school board, etc...elected positions? Reply • Back to Top |
| If its a young demographic that typically votes in the area - hipsters etc - id give I.P. Freely a whirl. Reply • Back to Top |
| Yes, a "better" sounding name in some elections may make a very small statistical difference, particularly in races with lots of candidates for a minor office. Pick 6 of 16 unknowns for a state central committee position or county executive council. Yes. A serious race not much, top of the ticket list may be more effective an advantage. Reply • Back to Top |
| There was a guy here in La. several years back who tried to run for Governor after changing his name to "None of the Above". Reply • Back to Top |
| It worked for Eddie Murphy in "the distinguished Gentleman" Reply • Back to Top |
Posted by Kashonly on 5/28 at 8:55 pm to CarrolltonTiger quote: and those aren't paid then right? wonder if the courts would alloe you to change your name to say Chas Roemer quote: Pick a guy easily favored but run for a different office. anyway just my brain storming, sorry to bother Reply • Back to Top |
Posted by Kashonly on 5/28 at 8:56 pm to tigeraddict quote: didn't know about the movie/premise..thx Reply • Back to Top |
| The D's nominated some guy named Al Gore to run against Roger Wicker. Reply • Back to Top |
quote: He didn't change his name though. He was a con artist who just happened to have the same name as the incumbent congressman...who, just before the election, died screwing his legislative aide on the desk. Eddie took full advantage of having the same name. Funny movie. Reply • Back to Top • Refresh |
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