The toon is finally finished! Krishna has been very accommodating to the tweaks - right up to the end. Congratulations to Ronn Banks, winner of the caption contest. Click the image to see a larger version of the final toon.

We’ve commissioned Krishna from PC Weenies to draw up a political cartoon for our Podcast Presidential race, but we need YOUR help coming up with the words. The winner will get a signed copy. Send your submissions to contest at podpresident dot com and put “Toon” in the subject, by midnight, March 14, 2008.

Dateline: Monday, March 3rd 2008; Turin, Idaho

Since announcing his candidacy for PodPresident as a representative of the Grand Analog Party (GAP), Kreg Steppe made his first campaign stop at Steve Rogers Elementary to read to a group of 1st graders. Steppe participated in snack time by working the snack line, serving milk and cookies to the students. Afterwards he fielded questions from the group of eager children.

Shiera Sanders, a seven year old student at the school asked, “What do you and the Analog Party stand for?”. Steppe responded by explaining that The Grand Analog Party, founded in 1927, has had a log tradition of standing up for content creators rights and today that is even more relevant. As podcasters and listeners you should be concerned about your rights to produce and distribute material, and your right to be BIG MEDIA FREE! This seemed a popular topic as many questions seemed pointed toward big media’s heavy handed tactics to control all media outlets.

After the question and answer session, Steppe took time to read two books the students had preselected which included “Green Eggs & Ham” written by Dr. Seuss, and a three chapter selection from Fahrenheit 451 written by Ray Bradbury.

Today marks the beginning of the podcast political season. Today two veteran podcasters, Chuck Tomasi and Kreg Steppe, have announced their candidacy for the job of PodPresident.

Any PodPresident serves for a term of one year and their responsibilities include  bringing stability and direction to the podosphere, listening to needs of the community, and bring to light issues that need addressing. More information on the position can be found at the PodPresident website.

Anchor man Sir Kit Borde from Channel 42 brings us up to date with details on the start of this great race.

For more information and calendar of events, visit PodPresident.com and subscribe to the podcast feed.

Also, Voice your Opinions and concerns on issues you would like the candidates to address at 206.495.0784

• May 10, 2008 3PM E/12N P - First Town Hall Meeting - TalkShoe (details forthcoming)
• June 7, 2008 3PM E/12N P - Second Town Hall Meeting - TalkShoe (details forthcoming)
• July 6-12, 2008 - Election Week! Vote on this site!