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2008-02-20

Lessig Considering Congressional Run

Stanford law professor, and internet thought leader Lawrence Lessig has announced via online video that he is looking into running for congress in California’s 12th district.

He has done so by launching a new-media style exploratory committee. An online video announcement, a website, Lessig08.org, and a Facebook group: Draft Lessig, through which people can show their support.

In addition, he announced what he calls the Change Congress Movement, a coalition he is seeking to form based on three ideas:

1. Individually not take any money from lobbyists or PACs
2. Vote to ban earmarks in the Congressional…

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