Armchair President launches all-podcast campaign

What: Phoenix man launches an all-podcast campaign for the presidency

When: January 2007

Link: http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/82511

Reading Notes:

* 39 year old man with no political experience (background in business leadership) is using grassroots efforts to get onto the democratic ballot

* He has a podcast called “Armchair President”

* He does not have the backing of the Democratic party, rather he is hoping for the support of individuals who will spread the word

* New podcasts come out every week or so and take him 10 hours to research and tape

* He covers current events and how the media spins them

* His podcast won a Podcast Peer award for best political podcast 2006