Penn Alum Explores Congressional Territory
After the last Penn alum with political hopes decided to step out of contention, we were feeling a litlle down. Luckily, Wes Mullen (C’04) stepped up to the plate.
Mullen is “exploring” a run for Congress in Connecticut’s 2nd District, the home of shady-dealings Senator Chris Dodd. Although Mullen’s website is “under construction,” his side-part perfect hair and Harvey Dent-esque cleft chin convince us he’s a winner. But, if you’re itching to hear what he young Republican has to say, his Facebook page tells us about his life saga/longing to bring conservative leadership to the C-T.
As an undergrad at Penn, Mullen won first place in a creative writing competition for his poetry. He seems to be channelling some of that artistic energy into his campaign. According to his Facebook, “A new wind is blowing.” We’re just hoping that wind doesn’t blow near Philly. It’s nothing personal, Wes, we’re just really looking forward to spring. As a tribute to our very own poet-turned-could be politician, we came up with a little limerick for good ol’ Wes:
A new wind was a-blowin’ in the air
Could it be the draft from a certain express?
Nay–just a Penn alum with great hair
Looking to get some coverage in the press
And when the conservatives were lookin’ sullen
They found an answer in their man–Mullen!
March 15th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
Not a limerick. Just saying
March 17th, 2010 at 12:37 am
fyi, almost every politician who runs for congress or state office in PA is a penn grad. in fact, primary candidates come to campus competing for support because they are running against other penn grads and can’t use their quaker-ness as an advantage. you should cover those elections more often.