Alec Baldwin Says That He Will NOT Be Running for NYC Mayor - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 12-22-2011, 04:02 PM

Alec Baldwin Won't Run for New York City Mayor; Won't Give Up "This Wonderful Life"
12/22/2011
by Jethro Nededog

Alec Baldwin has been flirting with politics for years, and has floated the idea of running for New York City Mayor in 2013. But now, he’s saying he won’t run, because he doesn’t want it as much as the other candidates and his celebrity status is too good to give up.

The "30 Rock" actor announced on his radio show on Wednesday that he will not pursue the office of New York City Mayor in next year's race. The proclamation came after his guest, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close director Stephen Daldry, said he thought the actor should run.

"Here's the thing, I've lost my appetite. And for better or for worse, he expounded on the decision in very interesting terms while discussing the potential candidates for Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s post.

They’re all just so horny for it. Horny for their own ascension. Whereas for me, I’ve got a job now, I’ve got a good job. Am I doing To Kill a Mockingbird? No, I’m doing a sitcom, but we have fun, and it’s a family and I love New York and I’ve got a life, it’s been a great harbor for me in my life.

Give this up for what? I give up money and fame and position and success, I give up this wonderful life I have now in exchange for the chance to really change things. Yeah, I’m not quite sure you can anymore."

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...y-mayor-276082

robyrob · 12-22-2011, 07:17 PM

he honestly seems too unstable and easily angered to run for public office.

MrCleveland · 12-22-2011, 07:42 PM

I swear...

If Alec Baldwin runs for President in 2016...I'm revoking my citizenship and movin' to France and calling myself "Monsieur de Cleveland"!

An 80s Guy · 12-23-2011, 03:14 PM

Can't stand Baldwin! Would love it if he dropped out of TV as well.

mystery_daisy · 12-24-2011, 12:19 AM

He is just weird but so are most politicians. Weird & corrupt.

catlover79 · 12-24-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

he honestly seems too unstable and easily angered to run for public office.

Agreed - remember how he raged against his own daughter? What would he be like with his constituents?

Janice · 12-24-2011, 04:22 PM

He's such a humble man.

catlover79 · 12-25-2011, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

He's such a humble man.

MrCleveland · 12-26-2011, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

He's such a humble man.

NOT!(Couldn't resist)

I'm sorry, but Alec Baldwin is such an ******* I can't stand him!

12-22-2011, 04:02 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	Alec Baldwin Says That He Will NOT Be Running for NYC Mayor *Alec Baldwin Won't Run for New York City Mayor; Won't Give Up "This Wonderful Life"* 12/22/2011 by Jethro Nededog Alec Baldwin has been flirting with politics for years, and has floated the idea of running for New York City Mayor in 2013. But now, he’s saying he won’t run, because he doesn’t want it as much as the other candidates and his celebrity status is too good to give up. The "30 Rock" actor announced on his radio show on Wednesday that he will not pursue the office of New York City Mayor in next year's race. The proclamation came after his guest, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close director Stephen Daldry, said he thought the actor should run. "Here's the thing, I've lost my appetite. And for better or for worse, he expounded on the decision in very interesting terms while discussing the potential candidates for Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s post. They’re all just so horny for it. Horny for their own ascension. Whereas for me, I’ve got a job now, I’ve got a good job. Am I doing To Kill a Mockingbird? No, I’m doing a sitcom, but we have fun, and it’s a family and I love New York and I’ve got a life, it’s been a great harbor for me in my life. Give this up for what? I give up money and fame and position and success, I give up this wonderful life I have now in exchange for the chance to really change things. Yeah, I’m not quite sure you can anymore." http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...y-mayor-276082 Attached Images

12-22-2011, 07:17 PM	#2
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,194	he honestly seems too unstable and easily angered to run for public office.
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12-22-2011, 07:42 PM	#3
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,227	I swear... If Alec Baldwin runs for President in 2016...I'm revoking my citizenship and movin' to France and calling myself "Monsieur de Cleveland"!
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12-23-2011, 03:14 PM	#4
An 80s Guy legen-wait for it-dary! Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 1,870	Can't stand Baldwin! Would love it if he dropped out of TV as well.

12-24-2011, 12:19 AM	#5
mystery_daisy True Crime Buff Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2006 Location: Galveston Bay Posts: 3,118	He is just weird but so are most politicians. Weird & corrupt.

12-24-2011, 04:22 PM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	He's such a humble man.