Celebrity Endorsement

I’ve tried everything to get people excited about voting in Board of Education races. But I still have one trick up my sleeve: a celebrity endorsement.

Celebrity endorsements are all the rage in big political races. Whether or not they sway your vote they certainly catch your eye. And with so much information competing for your attention every day, catching your eye is what it’s all about.

Saturday night I saw an informational social media post exhorting Howard County residents to vote in the Board of Ed primary. It was clear, well laid out, and thorough. Take a look. It doesn’t tell you who to vote for, it simply gives you the basics of who is running in each district.

It’s colorful, eye catching. Then - - wait a minute - - what was I seeing? Something about the map.

Yes. Yes! That’s it!

Marge Simpson, image property of Matt Groening

It’s Marge Simpson. There she is and she’s encouraging you to learn more about the board of education candidates and to vote tomorrow,

Here’s what I’ve learned* about Marge:

She’s family-centered, loyal, kind, friendly, nurturing, hardworking, and loving.
Marge is considered to be the most level-headed of the Simpson family.
She has high morals even in the face of resistance from her spouse who has been known to call her a “wet blanket.”
Story lines show her saving the day by “providing a grounding voice in the midst of her family's antics.”

Now I’m almost sorry that Ms. Simpson isn’t running for the Howard County Board of Education herself.

So, I guess this isn’t truly a celebrity endorsement. Let’s call it a celebrity PSA.

This is Marge. She wants you to know how important it is to vote in Board of Education races. You have one more day to learn about the candidates. Think of the kids. They need you.

This is Marge reminding you to put a big circle around May 14th on your paper calendar or set an alarm on your electronic one.

I asked Marge what she thought about folks thinking of blowing off the primary and not caring about the Board of Education race. She said, and I quote:

Hmmmmm. I don’t think that’s a very good idea.

So, there you have it, HoCo. Marge Simpson wants you to know that being an educated voter in the Board of Education primary is a Very Good Idea. It’s right there in front of you.

Thanks, Marge. We’ll be keeping your advice in mind.

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*Thank you, Google.

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