GOP tried to recruit hero pilot 'Sully' Sullenberger for 2010 bid

By GottaLaff

The Rushpublics tried to sully Sully:

Republicans earlier this year tried to convince hero Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger to run for a congressional seat in California.

Sullenberger, a registered Republican whose textbook landing in the Hudson River in January was labeled a miracle, made it clear through his business manager that he was not interested, according to multiple sources familiar with the effort

The GOP wanted Sullenberger, 58, to run against Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.), the second-term congressman who represents Sullenberger’s hometown of Danville.

Republicans hoped the hero who saved all 155 of his flight’s passengers and crew by landing in the Hudson could help them retake a seat that long had been in the GOP’s control. [...]

"Capt. Sullenberger has repeatedly stated that he has no desire to run for office," said Alex Clemens, a San Francisco publicist who represents Sullenberger. The captain is happy with the job he has trained his whole life for, Clemens said.

He has not donated money to political campaigns over the last two decades, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, but he has been involved with his union.

His hero status remains unsullied.

'Sully' invited to inauguration by Obama

By GottaLaff

Again, apologies for the scant posting today. Paddy and I are both having very frustrating mornings. Patience:

Two Obama inaugural officials tell CNN Chesley Sullenberger — "Sully", the US Airways 1549 pilot who safely landed the plane on the Hudson River last Thursday — will attend the Presidential inauguration. He and his crew were personally invited by President-elect Barack Obama when the two spoke by phone last week.

The Inaugural Committee is working out the logistics for both captain and crew.

He really ought to be invited to be the Air Force One pilot. He's more than qualified. A true hero.