Travis Kalanick, co-founder of now-defunct P2P network Scour.net and CEO of redswoosh.com, wants to become the next governor of California — running on what could be described as the "P2P" or "youth media" platform.
Sources close to the project say 26-year-old Kalanick plans to raise campaign funds online, and campaign compadres will include Angelo Sotira of Deviantart.com and File Front.
The gubernatorial hopeful filed initial papers in Norwalk, CA Tuesday at the county clerk's office, and will be listed as an Independent. To get on the ballot and formally become a candidate, Kalanick now needs at least 65 legitimate signatures from voters also registered as Independent, plus $3500. Platform positions have yet to be announced, but reportedly may involve P2P filesharing freedom, education, and taxation the economy.
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