Tim Tebow eyed for open Florida House seat, 'a shoo-in'

[Downtown Osprey]

Via the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tim-tebow-eyed-for-open-florida-house-seat-a-shoo-in/article/2588549

The surprise retirement of a key Florida congressman has Republican strategists eager to give the ball to former Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow, according to several sources.

"We do not pick favorites," said a key party strategist, but "obviously a huge Florida football star would be an interesting candidate for our side of the aisle."

He would bring a focus on fighting for the less fortunate and using creative solutions to eradicate poverty. He would also bring millennial appeal — and the right kind of millennial appeal. Tebow's non-political accomplishments allow him to say things politicians couldn't about culture and character. He would shake up the political establishment and would have no ties to special interests.

[FlaBoy]

Not going to happen right now. This was someone connecting dots that were not there.

[Captain Zissou]

I thought this was an onion article.

[FlaBoy]

^LOL. SO true.

[spuwho]

Electability vs. Capability.

You decide.

[Bridges]

I love Tebow, but I think it is common knowledge among Gator fans that he is not very smart, isn't it?

Not the Gator fans I know.  According to them, he can cure world hunger, bring world peace, and throw a perfect spiral. 

[CityLife]

I love Tebow, but I think it is common knowledge among Gator fans that he is not very smart, isn't it? I do not want him anywhere near my government for many reasons.

Tebow got an 890 on his SAT. He's a very good guy, but is a simpleton. He has absolutely no business holding any form of public office any time soon, if ever.

[vicupstate]

I love Tebow, but I think it is common knowledge among Gator fans that he is not very smart, isn't it? I do not want him anywhere near my government for many reasons.

Tebow got an 890 on his SAT. He's a very good guy, but is a simpleton. He has absolutely no business holding any form of public office any time soon, if ever.

I assure you many simpletons have held elected office.

[FlaBoy]

LOL^ This is true.

However, he may one day get into politics but now is not the time. He has a great deal with ABC/ESPN and can make a ton of money talking about football. In 10 years, we may have a different discussion.