Convicted felon James Traficant (D-Ohio) wants to return to Congress

Source: Akron Beacon Journal

Former Congressman Jim Traficant has no money.

He doesn't even have a campaign committee.

Nevertheless, Traficant, a convicted felon, told an audience in Akron this week that he will make a bid to return to Congress this year.

''They should surrender!'' Traficant said in his booming voice to about 30 people who attended a fundraiser Tuesday night for Kurt Liston, a local Libertarian candidate, at Tangier restaurant. ''People tell me, 'Watch it — they will put you back in prison.' Maybe so. Quite frankly, Scarlett . . . That's the attitude you've got to have.''

The event marked Traficant's first public appearance in Akron since his release in September after serving seven years in federal prison for convictions on 10 charges, including bribery and racketeering.

... He isn't sure if he'll run as a Democrat, which he has been all his life, Republican or independent. Disgusted with the two leading parties, he said his main goal is to lead the charge for a viable third party.

''The Democrat and Republican parties have failed,'' he said. ''Both are as worthless as tits on a bullfrog.''

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Hail Taficant!

the gang is all here.

Just doesn't seem that long.

:puke:

He did 7 years in prison.. while Tim Geithner and AIG stole $Billions

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I'd like to see Traficant team up with Grayson and Kucinich.. kick some serious ass...