Mike Minter Considers Running for Congress

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I knew Minter was active in the community, but I've got to say I didn't see this one coming.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/423/story/722657.html

Former Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter said Wednesday that he will make a decision in the next few weeks whether to challenge for the 8th District seat.

The seat is currently held by Democrat Larry Kissell, who defeated 10-year Republican incumbent Rep. Robin Hayes in November's election.

Minter spoke minutes after returning from a two-day visit to Washington where surveyed the political scene. He said he would discuss the issue with his family and pastor before deciding.

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

Huh, wonder what political line he follows. Neat though.

Has any former Panther gone on to politicts? It's not completely unheard of in the whole of sports-dom.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I believe I heard on the news he'd be running as a Republican, but don't quote me on that.

I don't know of any Panthers-turned-politicians off the top of my head.

[KSpan]

This doesn't surprise me in the slightest. For some reason Mike always struck me as the politician type - perhaps it was his locker-room demeanor and the way he handled the press. Hell, maybe he could go level a few of the boneheaded idiots that are (unfortunately) running the show right now.

[mountainpantherfan]

It took me a while but I searched the web to see what his major was in college. I thought maybe it was business or political science. Turns out he earned his degree in engineering! I don't his political views but to be so successful in so many different areas of life says a lot about the type of man he is and I think he would be very successful as a politician.

[tim]

I wonder if the lump on his forehead would grow over the course of a congressional term?

[Fireball77]

I don't know of any Panthers-turned-politicians off the top of my head.

I have a vague memory of Kasay being an intern for a politician at some point or working on her campaign.

[rayzor]

good. stand up guy...i'd vote for him. can't be much worse than the boneheads that get elected every year.

it's not like you actually have to have any experience before you're elected anyway. why not minter?

[Fireball77]

One thing that's great about Mint as a candidate besides the fact he is intelligent is that he owns and runs a business. I think that should be a must for a politician, practical business experience at a high level.

[Zod]

good lord

[Panthro]

Isn't he a fundamentalist christian???

[Go To Girl]

I have a vague memory of Kasay being an intern for a politician at some point or working on her campaign.

Yes - he interned for Sue Myrick

[Fireball77]

Thanks GTG! Guess old-timers hasn't set in full time with me yet.

[Go To Girl]

good. stand up guy...i'd vote for him. can't be much worse than the boneheads that get elected every year.

it's not like you actually have to have any experience before you're elected anyway. why not minter?

Holy crap - do you know his platform? You'd really vote for someone not knowing at all what they would stand for? Holy crap.