Segways on the Campaign Trail

smooth wombat writes "The Segway is being used in a way probably not considered during its design: on the campaign trail. CNN's story talks about how a few candidates in different states are using the device to meet more people. According to one campaign consultant, who cited a Yale University study, knocking on voters' doors can account for a 7 percent to 12 percent increase in overall voter turnout. Using the Segway a candidate can reach three times the people compared to simply walking."

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So that's how Bobby McAllister will defeat Asthma!

[Marxist Hacker 42]

for those who haven't seen it, and to spoil the joke a bit- Bobby McAllister is the younger brother on the WB show Jack & Bobby. Set in present day, the show is a series of flashbacks, from 2041 when Rev. Robert McAllister, after being a preacher and a governor, gets elected President.

In the second episode, it's revealed that he suffers from asthma- definately a down side to a politician going door to door asking for votes. He must have used a Segway!