Marvin Pro-Life Richardson – That’s not a nickname

When Marvin Pro-Life Richardson ran for governor of Idaho in 2006, he wasn’t allowed to use his full name due to Idaho’s law against political slogans on ballots. But, according an article in today’s Idaho Statesman, the Idaho Secretary of State will allow Richardson’s full name to appear on the ballot this year, during his run for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Larry Craig. You may remember Senator Craig from his arrest last summer for allegedly soliciting sex in an airport men’s room.

Richardson, a strawberry farmer and pro-life advocate, wants to charge with murder both doctors who perform abortions and the women who receive them. Recently, he legally changed his middle name to Pro-Life in order to showcase his position on abortion. Because Pro-Life is now his official, legal middle name, the state of Idaho must allow it to appear on the ballot.

But Richardson doesn’t think he is going to win. According to the article in the Idaho Statesman, Richardson, running as an independent, hopes to receive 5% of the vote. His opponents are Lt. Governor Jim Risch (R), who is pro-life, and Larry LaRocco (R),  who is pro-choice.

What do you think? Although it is part of Richardson’s name, is having “Pro-Life” on the ballot fair, or does it give him an unfair advantag?