At first, I wanted to wrastle you for the position, but you being a family man (and my checkered past) means you would be a much better public figure. May I be the first to endorse you for the position.
And have you seen http://www.usa.gov? I didn't realize this was here. Take a look. Some of it is promising and some if it is odd.
I just want to add my voice to the chorus of people wishing you congratulations. Hooray! I hope you will use this blog as a way to let us all know where you are at and if you are publishing any more of your work.