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Paul Sheeran's avatar

Count me in, Bob…you’ve got my vote…and Shelley will make a lovely red headed First Lady!

Bob Dunning's avatar

We're already measuring the curtains in the Lincoln Bedroom, Paul

Catherine LeBlanc's avatar

Oh, Bob: you’re a shoe-in! Now, where do I find Bazooka bubblegum again? 🤔

Oh! And I’ll take the ambassadorship to Italy, if it’s still available… 🇮🇹

Bob Dunning's avatar

It's yours. I understand the gelato in Rome is first rate.

Catherine LeBlanc's avatar

As ambassador, I’ll provide you all the gelato you can eat! 🍨

Bob Dunning's avatar

That's a big promise, Catherine.

Pack in dry ice and put it on Air Force One.

Catherine LeBlanc's avatar

EXCELLENT use of Air Force One (especially if you share)!

Bob Dunning's avatar

I will definitely share.

Bring a spoon

Austin Kerr's avatar

For your campaign song I recommend ”California” by Davis’s very own Rita Hosking.

Sherri Lee Smith's avatar

I'm pretty sure Walgreens has Bazooka.

Robert Jacobs's avatar

I can't wait to brag to my friends that I have a friend that is the Governor of Kellyfornia. Go for it Bob we are with you all the way!

Bob Dunning's avatar

Thanks Bobby.

Prosperity is just around the corner.

Bigger than the Gold Rush of '49

John Crowe's avatar

Run Bob, run! You’ve already proven you’re ready, based just on this column. For example, the notion of re-establishing the PAC 12, just as God intended, is brilliant. But just Stanford and CAL hardly make a quorum. Maybe add the Aggies, who have been thirsting for competition at this level. And maybe the Hornets. Surely there are others of the same ilk. On the other hand, I was an undergraduate at Wake Forest, and my brother (also a Wake grad) and I are looking forward to the Wake-CAL game in October. I have to admit this game, like all the left coast ACC games just ain’t natural, but please delay your reorganization plans until after that game.

Bob Dunning's avatar

We'll wait until the Forest arrives with their former Wazzu coach.

Diane Steele's avatar

FINALLY, a candidate worth voting for! Once everyone sees what you've accomplished with your Governor-ship, you'll be ripe for the Presidency. THIS column should be available to every state in the union practically guaranteeing your win :-)

Bob Dunning's avatar

Thanks so much, Diane.

If you'd like to be the ambassador to some lovely country like France, please let me know.

Diane Steele's avatar

France would be perfect! I took "French" in summer school in 3rd grade!!

Claudia Beigel's avatar

The bubble gum didn't work, unfortunately, as the mailman's pouch was already emptied of the mail he picked up - YESTERDAY. Your hat in the ring message was one day too late for me, so disappointed. I did ask you to add your name to the list quite a while ago...Oh well, life goes on and California will endure as the best dang state in this union of equal, diverse and included people.

Bob Dunning's avatar

I know the County Clerk and I will file a lawsuit today to retrieve your ballot because I'm sure there's a typo in there somewhere that invalidated it.

Claudia Beigel's avatar

Absolutely no doubt there.

Jane Richardson's avatar

if only...

Christopher Walker's avatar

I’d move back to YOLO county, if you’d run for something.

Bob Dunning's avatar

Thanks so much, Christopher.

Don't know if the County Dog Catcher position is still open, though.

Raymond's avatar

Well, that settles it.

Bob Dunning's avatar

Thanks, Raymond.

I'm ready to rock and roll

Valerie Ranns's avatar

Lol I love it!!!! You’d have my vote!!!

Sherri Lee Smith's avatar

I would be proud of a Governor who encouraged The Hotdogger to stop charging $10 for a Kraut Dog, "loaded, hold the cheese, pickles on the side, puleeze."..but it won't stop me from enjoying my once-a-month craving. As far as Baby-boomer experience goes, I again love watching Sunday Morning hosted by Jane Pauley (Is she eligible for CA Lieutenant Governor?), the journalist who justified the hotdog as a well-balanced meal.