http://www.independent.co.uk/news/europe/popes-astronomer-insists-alien-life-would-be-part-of-gods-creation-828303.html

So the Pope's astronomer is basically giving Catholics world wide the green light to go ahead and believe in the existence of aliens. I could really use the Catholic support. All of you Catholics out there who were on the fence, who couldn't quite commit to my candidacy, can now give everything they have to the space party cause. Together we will ride the proverbial rocket to the white house. Thank you all for your continued support.

As the space party candidate I'd just like to take a few minutes out of my hectic schedule to let you all in on a great secret. Minneapolis electro-pop wizards Mercurial Rage are out of this world. They hit upon all my sci-fi nerves, being at once outlandish and futuristic in an 80's sort of way and yet still very human and down to earth. I suggest to all the voters to check them out at once on myspace.com/mercurialrage. Thank you for your support.

You may ask yourself, why vote for this random American, when I can vote for an experienced Senator already in the government? That is the answer in itself. It is time to bring our representative democracy back to the people. It is time to give the common man a chance. Too many of our politicians are simply that-politicians. They run campaigns and hold office as their career. I myself only aim to hold office for one 4 year term. After that I will step aside and give another deserving American his or her chance.

Government today is a complicated business, and I understand the need to have experienced people in positions where they can be the most effective. My administration will be filled with these people, but the high offices were meant to give the common man a voice. How can the common man find a voice when all the office holders are either spoiled rich kids, former lawyers, or Rhodes Scholars?

I am a simple man. Humble. The son of a salesman. I have held no public office. All I bring to the table is raw determination and a genuine love for the prosperity of The United States of America. My talents are simply the ability to manage the bright minds around me. I will heed all advice and do what I believe is best for this country. I have laid out a 4 point plan illustrating what I aim to accomplish during my 4 year tenure as your president.

1. I will uncover all facts regarding possible alien contact and alien technologies and disclose these facts to the American people.

2. I will obstruct congress from creating any new laws, departments of government, or constitutional amendments.

3. I will set the military on a new course. One which pulls us out of national entanglements and sets us on a course to pursuing new frontiers in space.

4. I will pursue any course that leads to American economic prosperity. Whether it be alien in origin, or the creation of new sources or energy right here on earth.

After completing these tasks I will step aside and let the next John or Jill lunchbox take my place.

Of course it really isn't the governments job to create jobs, but government can pave the way into new opportunities of capitalistic expansion. When I take office I will unleash a bountiful new industry in the exploration and the exploitation of space and its resources. Within months of the first mining crew on the moon or a near by asteroid, there will be a plethora of job opportunities open for those with the courage enough to take a chance. I envision interstellar boom towns cropping up all over the solar system. Sure there will be some disreputable places at first. Space brothels, and gambling dens will be the first industries to ply their trade, but in time these seeds of humanity will grow into the tourist towns we all know and love. Earth will be greener from the outward migration, and humanity will take its first steps out of the cradle and begin to walk among the stars as confident, and mature entities. It is our destiny. Manifest by the evolution of our most spiritual intelligence. Thank you. Remember to write Chris Hill for President on your ballot in November.

None of my opponents have an answer to solving the energy crisis. They may expound upon alternative fuels but in reality the Senators three have no answer. I am the only candidate who has the courage to put anti-matter on the table. I ask the three Senators-"What are you afraid of?" Maybe if they spent more time in Washington doing their jobs instead of electioneering they could see the folly of their ways. I put it to you the American voter, do you want business-as-usual politicians running this country, or do you want a true voice of change? It's time to put one of the people into office. Therefore I urge you, on election day, don't check the easy box, take the time to make your mark in history by writing in Chris Hill for President of the United States of America. Thank you.

In 1972 I was a baby. Ziggy Stardust was a pop phenomenon, and that was also the year of the last moon landing. Growing up I was led to believe that the future was to be bright and full of new advanced technologies. The year 2000 was held up as a benchmark. In the year 2000 we would be living in the world of tomorrow. Well, my fellow Americans, the future began eight years ago and what do we have to show for it? Where are our ray guns, our jetpacks, and our picture phones? Where are our spinning space stations full of all the Las Vegas thrills for any potential outland tourist? My generation and all generations since the thirties were promised this. Government has failed us once again.

My goal is to bring back hope. To give us the future we once saw as our birthright. I will work to make the future we live in become the future of our past. Cell phones and the internet are fun distractions, but no American should live in a world where for the cost of an airline ticket he or she cannot visit the stars. I ask you now to stand up with me and demand the future we have been promised. Stand together as one people and proclaim, "We want our ray guns and we want them now." Do it for the children. Thank you.