Senator Springsteen? - One of

Senator Springsteen? - One of my favorite Bloom County strips, back in 1985, was a trip to the future - complete with President Springsteen.

This took an ironic turn toward (humorous) reality this week, as a former Jesse the Meathead staffer launched an effort to draft Bruce Springsteen to run for Senator from New Jersey.

Cheesy publicity ploy to get the Independence Party some play in Jersey? Most likely - Bruuuuuce promises he will not accept any nomination or run for any office.