The Phrase That Was Always Meant To Be

.....Senator Olbermann:

Started by DailyKos contributor who goes by the moniker “Stranded Wind,” the movement is still very much in its infancy, and is likely to be seen as delusional by its detractors. Still, its a rather impressive reaction that says more about the loyal following that Olbermann engendered from the DailyKos, even if detractors are certain to portray this as a joke, or if there is realistically very little chance for a potential senate run.

The thinking is summed up “He is, however, just old enough, smart enough, polished enough, and has all of the other attributes that would make him a darned good Senator for the state of Connecticut,” adding “So we decided we’d draft him to replace Joe Lieberman.” There are some concerns for NOT doing this, but those get addressed as well…

So far the “movement” has set up a Facebook page (that has roughly 430 fans at this point), a Twitter feed called @DraftOlbermann and plans to launch a website early this week.

It makes quite a bit of sense, actually:

(1) Given Olby's ego, the king's ransom severence package he shook down from MSNBCCCP, and the fact that he's such a tool that he'd never get another talk show anywhere else, the United States Senate is likely the least lofty post for which he would settle.

(2) As Eeyore helpfully points out, "Senator Franken" was a beyond-the-pale absurdity as well, until it happened. And it could be the start of a Senate Celebrity Lefthole Caucus.

(3) With Joe Lieberman retiring, Connecticutters sending an ogre like "Hanoi Dick" Blumenthal to the upper chamber, and given Nutmeg Dems' ousting Liebs in '06 in favor of Kos-hack Ned Lamont, just exactly what reason is there to suppose that Olby can't win?

(4) He and Dirty Harry are already such soulmates of nastiness that a protege type relationship is all but a fait accompli. I'd call it even money that Olby would be on the instant fast-track toward being Reid's heir apparent as Senate Donk Leader.

Then we can move on to contemplating the next step: "President Olbermann".

Hey, Red Barry's gotta step down some day.

Cross-Posted @ Hard Starboard