'Apprentice' winner being considered as N.J. Lt. Gov. candidate
Randal Pinkett, who won The Apprentice in 2005 -- and generally came across as one of the most stable contestants that show has ever seen -- is apparently on the short-list as a possible lieutenant governor candidate in New Jersey.
N.J. Gov. Jon Corzine has to announce a running mate soon, and the Associated Press is reporting that Pinkett is interested, but an offer hasn't yet been made.
Interesting. Usually reality TV contestants crop up in the news again for DUI arrests or deciding to go on other reality TV shows. It's nice to see someone using their fame in a positive way, but at the same time, it's a little odd to consider having a lieutenant governor who is otherwise best known for being on a television show. Stranger things have happened, though.
(AP Photo/Mike Derer)
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Posted by: Bucky | July 22, 2009 5:06 PM
I know Randal Pinkett was not the most stable person to win "The Apprentice", Bill Rancic, the first "Apprentice" winner was. Bill still shows that same energetic, feisty bold mind with his wits working towards the same goal he had the first time, the grand prize. Randall may have won in 2005 but nothing more has been heard about him or any work he has done.
SKK: I might have thought Bill was most stable until he agreed to go on an E! reality show about his relationship.
Posted by: E Flores | August 18, 2009 3:10 AM
To say that nothing more has been heard of Randal since The Apprentice suggests you've been living under a rock. Just check out his website: randalpinkett.com
Posted by: T. Jonas | August 24, 2009 12:13 AM