The truuuuuuuuue story of a "Real World" cast member from Wisconsin running for Congress

If you're watching the ho-hum news tonight and the name Sean Duffy strikes a chord, it's probably because MTV has successfully rotted your brain.

The Associated Press is reporting that ex- "Real World: Boston" cast member and current Ashland County DA Sean Duffy is announcing a run for Congress today.

The reality show star, professional lumberjack (yup) and noted conservative from Hayward has been living in northern Wisconsin with his wife and fellow "Real World"-er, Rachel Campos (trivia buffs, or perhaps those with no lives, will remember that she was the saucy vixen who had a crush on San Francisco's snot-blowing housemate, Puck.)

The 37-year-old Duffy will be running against Democrat Dave Obey, who’s held office 40 years, and fellow Republican Dan Mielke.

Sounds like an uphill battle, right?

Then again, have you ever been on a season of "Road Rules: All Stars" with Eric Nies and Jon Brennan? The Duffmeister always brings his A-game.

-- Thomas Rozwadowski, trozwado@greenbaypressgazette