The news sites are working overtime today as they report about the rumor that Clay Aiken is considering running for the US House of Representative.  I wrote some information last night (see earlier post) but woke up this morning to many more news items.

I will quickly add some sites and links here so that it will be easy for you to see what is going on…AND…I will make every effort to add more information as it becomes available.

USA Today  – Clay Aiken mulling bid for Congress

Will Clay Aiken be adding “congressman” to his résumé?

The American Idol runner-up is said to be “actively considering” a bid for Congress in North Carolina’s 2nd District, according to a report in The Washington Blade. The seat is currently held by GOP Rep. Renee Ellmers, who first won the seat long held by a Democrat in 2010…

Fox News – Clay Aiken considering running for Congress in North Carolina, report says

This time, coming in second will not work.

Former “American Idol” finalist Clay Aiken, who lost the singing competition’s second season to Ruben Studdard in 2003, is “actively considering” a run for North Carolina’s 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House, according to the Washington Blade…

New York Daily News – Clay Aiken of ‘American Idol’ weighs congressional run in North Carolina: report 
…None of the organizations reportedly consulting with the singer would go on record to confirm Aiken’s political ambition.

The Southerner reached stardom on the second season of the Fox singing competition in 2003.

Though he took second place, behind Ruben Studdard, he has released six albums and starred on Broadway in “Spamalot” from 2008 to 2009…

Huffington Post – Clay Aiken Considering Run For Congress: Report

…A spokesman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee couldn’t confirm if Aiken is planning to run, but said it’s no surprise Ellmers drew a challenger.

“Congresswoman Ellmers is responsible for the most unpopular and reckless Congress in history that’s put the middle class at greater risk but it’s up to potential candidates to talk about whether they’re interested in running for Congress, not us,” said David Bergestein, Southern Regional Press Secretary for the DCCC…

Politico.com – Clay Aiken may run for Congress

…If he were to run, Aiken would be vying for the seat currently held by second-term GOP Rep. Renee Ellmers, who may also face a primary challenge from the right and who last summer ruled out a run for Senate.

The out singer has been active on LGBT issues in recent years.

Aiken would have to file by Feb. 28 at noon to run in the May 6 primary…

newsobserver.com – Morning Memo: Clay Aiken considering political bid

Will former American Idol Clay Aiken make a bid to challenge Republican Renee Ellmers in the 2nd Congressional District? The Washington Blade, citing two unnamed sources, says he’s considering it. From the piece: “The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the 35-year-old Raleigh native has taken initial steps for a run, including consulting with political operatives in Washington, D.C., about a bid for the seat…