Political Nirvana?

The Seattle Times reports that Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic may be moving from the ranks of activist/lobbyist to enter politics as a candidate.

"Novoselic is attracted" the paper reports "by what he sees as the bully pulpit opportunities of lieutenant governor, a job whose biggest public role is presiding over the state Senate during the legislative session."

This could be a development that really 'rocks the vote', and the Novoselic name on the ballot might have an interesting impact on any number of elections next year. I'd expect most of that impact to be positive. It would involve a challenge to a Democratic incumbent, but I don't think anyone would claim that there's been a full measure of partisan enthusiasm for the generally conservative Lt. Gov. Brad Owen.

Novoselic's a bright guy with some intriguing ideas, and I hope he makes the run.