==Stephanie Kennedy Sailor vs. Jesse Jackson, Jr.==

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Your legal residence is IL, most of your work is in NJ, and your doctors are in NYC. But you’re on the ballot in IL. How is all of this possible? Excellent question. I, myself, am amazed that such a thing is possible. You see, the law works in mysterious ways.

Jesse Jackson, Jr. is my mentor in this regard. Prior to Illinois, most of Jesse’s life was spent growing up in DC, including attending one of the nation’s most privileged prestigious private schools. Jesse “relocated” to Illinois when the opportunity presented itself.

In other words, when the ’95 Congressional incumbent Mel Reynolds was convicted of a sundry of sex crimes, child porn, etc., etc., DC-based Jesse slithered his way into IL office. Even now, most of Jesse’s time is spent in DC – and not in the 2nd District of Illinois.

Hillary Clinton is a role model in the area of residential flexibility. She demonstrated that all you need to do is slap on a baseball cap, and you’re an insta-native!

But your legal residence isn’t even in the 2nd District of IL. How can this be? When I initially became involved in politics, I was surprised to learn that candidates can run in districts in which they do not reside. Strange, indeed. But hey, I don’t make the law.

Basically, the law says if an out-of-district candidate wins the race for a particular district, s/he has 30 days to relocate to that specific district. Who would’ve known? Again, I don’t make the law.

If you don’t live in the 2nd District, how can you relate to the people of that district? I don’t come from an elite dynasty like Jesse Jackson, Jr. My background is working class, not privileged class. Many of my family members worked (and continue to work) in steel mills or blue-collar jobs, like so many constituents of the 2nd District.

I was a military kid, so we moved a lot. As a result of this, I have no allegiance to any particular state, city, or district in this fine country. But I have a passion for the working class, and therefore have a passion for the 2nd District of IL. Jesse can’t say the same. All he knows is how to buy his way into office.

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Is it true you got on the ballot with only one signature? Yes.

How did you do it? I used the throw the spaghetti on the wall and see if it sticks trick.

What’s that technique? Not having the time or energy (or physical ability) to round up the several thousand signatures required to secure my name on the ballot, I simply filled out the petition using only one signature (my own signature), submitting in on the last day of deadline. Over the following week, the Democrats could’ve challenged my petition and had me immediately thrown off the ballot, since I didn’t have the right number of signatures. The Democrats were so smug they didn’t even bother to check my petition. So the spaghetti stuck. I’m on the ballot.

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Are you a Kennedy? I did not have relations with that family. But I am fond of their weighted name. Kennedy is my nickname.

Isn't "vs. The Machine" your nickname?
('02 election.) I have more than one nickname.

But why Kennedy? Stephanie Kennedy Sailor is an oxymoron. I'm the furthest thing from a Kennedy, or any powerhouse political dynasty. Secondly, the only name that can stand up against the Jesse Jackson name is a Kennedy.

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Your political party isn't mentioned anywhere on your website or in your ad campaign. Why? It's the ideas that count, not the party label. People should vote for a person, not a party. Steering away from the party label encourages voters to find out more about an individual's point of view, rather than a mass group perspective. If I don't list a group label, people are more likely to visit my website.

I've never heard of a candidate intentionally avoiding party-labeling. Has this election strategy every been done before? No.

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Stephanie Kennedy Sailor, why are you running for Congress? To fix the failures of Jesse Jackson, Jr. Besides, I couldn't accept the dictatorship of JJJ. If I wasn't running for office, Jesse Jackson, Jr. would've had a monopoly on the ballot. Nobody was challenging JJJ on the ballot. Not even a Republican.

Why are you running a campaign on $0? I'm a common citizen, not a career politician. I don't have the money to dump into a campaign. Nor do I care to be bought through campaign contributions.

Why a cyber campaign? I'm a busy woman. My hands are full with working my day job, overseeing several side projects, traveling, and taking care of my health. The net is cost-effective, efficient, and I can campaign while on the go.

Why are you encouraging potential campaign donors to put their money towards private school scholarships for the underprivileged? Government-run schools have failed to provide a competitive, cost-effective education for underprivileged, inner-city kids. Giving these children access to the same kind of private education enjoyed by Jesse Jackson, Jr.'s daughter will create real change.

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Stephanie, I noticed all your professional experience, volunteer work, independent projects in your bio. How do you have time to run for Congress? I don't. Hence, the cyber campaign.

But really, how do you do it? I've been known to be an efficient multi-tasker.

Rumor has it that you're a cyborg. Is this true? Yes. I am a bionic woman.

What's with that big scar on your neck? I recently underwent surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (see blog). I think a silicon chip was planted into me.

Do you have any other silicon in your body? Just the silicon chip. Other than that, I'm 100% real woman.

You're never in Chicago. What’s the deal? Hey, Jesse Jackson, Jr. is never in Chicago and he gets PAID to represent you. Anyway, yes, it’s true: I'm rarely in Chicago. But I’m a cyber candidate so it doesn’t matter. I can run my electronic campaign from anywhere in the country, wherever I may be.

Stephanie, will you go on a date with me? Sorry, I'm unavailable. My heart belongs to Ted, expert mechanic, driver, and motorcyclist. (Not to be confused with Ted Kennedy, reckless driver / killer on the loose / Senator.) Update 4/13/07: Years ago, Ted transmorphed into the
ex-boyfriend-worthy-of-friendship file.
Terrific Tyler, expert pilot, science geek, n' photo pro, is now my man. Update 4/2/08: Tyler has landed himself into the SS ex-files! Stephanie is currently single and accepting applications for a kind, caring, ultra smart, emotionally adept, handsome libertarian-leaning man who is privacy conscientious, healthy, wealthy (preferably heavily invested in metals), and happy to share the fruits of his labor. Mandatory: You're 5' 9" or taller, nonalcoholic, non-nicotine-addict, a man of character and content, with a heart of gold.

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I noticed you attend the Boomershoot. What's with guns and explosives? Good clean fun is what's with guns and explosives. Boomershoot is an annual event in Idaho (held by gun rights activist Joe Huffman). Boomershoot combines precision rifle shooting at high-powered explosives. It's an absolute blast. If you enjoy the 4th of July fireworks, you'll love Boomershoot. Though I serve as a range safety officer for the shoot, I also go to the event for for thrill-seeking fun.

Even if you've never shot a gun before, I highly recommend attending the Boomershoot. Trained range officers can walk beginners through firearms safety, and demonstrate how to shoot. The event attracts people from all walks of life. Free shooting positions are always offered to members of the media.

The Boomershoot is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You can't shoot at explosives just anywhere. Thankfully, a free state like Idaho allows for this kind of recreational fun.

I've never shot a handgun before. I heard you're a certified firearms instructor. Can you teach me how to shoot a gun? Normally, yes, I'd be delighted to teach you firearms safety and how to use a firearm. In fact, I offer free classes to survivors of assault or rape. But I'm on hiatus from firearms training due to the recent surgery that has affected my arm. In the meantime, check out: Guns101.com.

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