As the recall juggernaut rolls forward in California, candidates have started coming out of the woodwork. Literally.

"Could you hold on a minute?" the 18-year-old Pratt asked a reporter as he covered the receiver to shoo away his mother. "Mom, stop waving that mail in my face. I'm trying to do an interview."
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"There may be a lot of people coming by later," said Wozniak, a retired Oakland police officer who answers his phone with the authoritative, "Campaign headquarters."
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And while he's got his feelings about the budget and education, and a motto -- "No crybabies" -- like most politicians, Wozniak has an issue that's especially close to his heart: the legalization of the domestic ferret. "I guess you could call that my 'pet issue.' "
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Among the regular Janes and Joes entering the fray, a media darling has already emerged: Georgy Russell, a 26-year-old high-tech programmer from Mountain View.

Or, as her campaign manager described her in an e-mail: "A cute girl looking to fill the Democratic void in this election." The campaign motto: Beauty, brains, leadership. It's a strategic tack that may explain the Georgy for Governor thong underwear ($14), one of 18 Georgy items for sale on her Web site.
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"Well, we had to do a little pandering at the start to get some attention, but we're going to be focusing on issues more," said Russell, who punctuated several sentences with a giggle. "I want to get more people involved, to vote, that haven't in the past."

Including Russell, who didn't vote in November's election.

"Oops, I probably shouldn't have told you that," she said.

On the other hand, if she weren't running as a Democrat, perhaps Georgy Russell could show the Virgin Ben a good time...she might get one vote and it would be the ultimate pander for Ben. Nah, if he took one look at her, his head would explode. She is cute...