Marine Corps veteran Daniel Johnson is considering a run for Congress as a Democrat against Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC), who hails from a heavily Republican district and was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2006.

"So far, my entire professional career, I've been in one type of service or another," said Johnson, adding that a campaign "would be another way to serve a lot of people in a wide range of issues. It's very appealing and something worth considering."

Johnson lost both legs below the knee, plus a finger, while saving another man in a 1999 accident. He was awarded the Navy Marine Corps Medal, the highest peacetime award given to an officer.

(Via Kos)