Tom and Ray Magliozzi, Campaigning for Co-Presidency, Unveil Dramatic New Initiative
For Immediate Release

Official Car Talk Press Release

Date: August 30, 2000
For More Information: Hugh Lyon Sack, Press Secretary

Hahvahd Squayah, Cambridge MA--Tom and Ray Magliozzi, AKA, Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers, have thrown their coveralls into the ring and announced their co-Candidacy for President of the United States.

Running under the campaign slogan, "Two Zeros in Zero-Zero," Tom and Ray launched their campaign for the White House today in a sparsely attended ceremony in Harvard Square. "We haven't had time to hire an advance man yet," said Tom, so only me, my brother, and Dougie showed up. But all three were very supportive."

Asked why they're running under the campaign slogan, "Two Zeros in Zero-Zero," Ray commented, "Admittedly, we may be lacking a few qualifications for this office. But, with this slogan, we figure at least no one can doubt our honesty."

The "Two Zeros in Zero-Zero" platform calls for the universal three-day workweek. "Americans want more weekend than week," says Ray. "Read my lips," adds Tom. "No new workdays."

The platform is also staunchly pro-environment. Says Ray, "We are unequivocally in favor of the environment."

The brothers were reportedly unable to agree on which one should be President and which one should be Vice President. After a high level, "I called it first" summit, the brothers settled on a unique, joint custody arrangement. Tommy will be President Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Ray will get the Oval Office Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Negotiations are underway to have Garrison Keillor cover Sunday.

About the unique "every other day Presidency," Ray said, "At least the American people will know that no matter what moronic thing my brother does, I'll be there the very next day to overturn it."

As for their electoral strategy, the brothers say they're hoping to win the swing vote. Adds Tom, "We're also hoping to win the Cha-Cha vote, the Tango vote, and, if we get lucky, the Limbo vote."