So I've had this thought for a long time. We all know that voter turnout in the US is meager, at best. All right, it's ridiculous, considering the global importance of such an election. Anyway. I've thought of a way to make the elections a lot more exciting, while at the same time increasing the number of candidates. Heck, it'll even make the elections the lunch-hour topic in every office in the country!
All right, here goes. Instead of the normal two candidates, we'll have 7 of the raunchiest, sexiest, and most scandal-ridden politicians in the country. Then, we'll have them move into the White House for a period of about five-six months. While they're there, they'll have to work as a team, through opposition, to complete 'tasks'. These tasks should include things such as, "sign an international peace treaty", or "balance the budget". Whoever does the worst job will be voted out of the House by the American public. In the end, one candidate will be left standing, and the first prize is getting to be president for 4 years.
If that's not gonna increase voting, I don't know what will. Imagine! An election with Al Sharpton, Arnie Terminator, Hillary, Nader, Oprah + a selection of whoever's involved in some scandal at the time.
Imagine the drama! There'd be drugs, sex, and rock n' roll all the way, baby. Maybe we could even give the winner an extreme makeover!
I'd watch that show! Any other suggestions? Shows you would want to see? Variations? In all fairness, I don't consider this to be a crazy idea what with the changes in entertainment we have these days... I should get a patent on this!