Piscopo Hints at Run for N.J. Governor

This headline is from Fox News (and don't gasp at my highly unusual citation of Fox for anything, much less notable news).

This comes after Jim McGreevey announced, 3 months ahead of time, that he was stepping down as Governor of New Jersey because he had a consensual extramartial affair - with another man - and was worried that the scandal's threatening baggage might prevent him from being an effective governor. (As if the campaign fund-raising and other corruption charges hadn't already done that.)

Why is that celebrity and other well-known individuals come out of the wood work to try politics for a second career - but only do so during recall or special elections?

This is on top of speculation that Ben Affleck, whose acting career was damaged by his relationship with Jennifer Lopez, might run to replace Senator John Kerry (D-MA) in a special election should Kerry be elected President this fall.

At least have the gall to stand up and run in a real, regular election, people!