Dancing Queens

New York, New York, August 8, 2005:

With his campaign for president going no place fast, Ron felt he needed something special to spark interest in his next fundraiser. How about exotic dancers?

The New Jersey Ronatarian said Saturday he plans to have bikini-clad go-go dancers and men in nothing but briefs at a "Havana Night" campaign party next month at a Manhattan nightclub.

"Having the men in the act was Brad's idea," Ron said. "I think it opens our demographic to include women -- a group we've long neglected in our previous campaigns."

There will be no nudity at the $20-per-head event, Ron said, but he promised "a sexy, erotic show."

"I'm throwing a fun event. Most politicians -- I've been to their fundraisers, and they are boring," he said. "People can go with a standard politician who will disappear into the woodwork. I'm trying to be part of the next generation."

Ron, a former Lucent Technologies engineer and now a full-time political radical, is attempting to jumpstart his 2008 campaign. It will be his third such presidential endeavor.

Asked if he thought a risqué event might offend some voters, Ron said he wasn't concerned and suggested the event might help get young men and horny women interested in politics.

"I'm not running for mayor in a small, old-time religious town in Utah. I'm running for President of the United States of America," he said. "I might as well try to energize some different bases."

Posted by Bittle at August 8, 2005 09:03 AM