Dr. Death to Run for Congress

Here's a name from the past:

PONTIAC, Mich. — Assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian is planning a run for Congress.

Kevorkian was released from prison last year and remains on parole. But the 79-year-old told The Oakland Press for an article published Wednesday that he plans to run for office as a candidate with no party affiliation.

"We need some honesty and sincerity instead of corrupt government in Washington," Kevorkian said.

He said he would say more about his candidacy next week.

Kevorkian lives in Oakland County and the 9th District. That's a seat now held by Republican Joe Knollenberg. Democrat Gary Peters also is among those planning to run for the seat.

Kevorkian would be perfect for a political job in Michigan. The Democrats have driven the economy to death's door, and now Kevorkian can put it out of its misery.