Put the Party Back in Politics

            Captain Morgan Announces 2008 Presidential Candidacy



    NEW YORK, Aug. 22 /EMWNews/ -- Captain Morgan, famous for legendary

times, is taking the election by storm as he announced today his candidacy

for President of the United States of America. Loved for his spirit of fun

and adventure, the Captain's newly created Legendary Party is focused on

"putting the party back in politics." The party icon will spice up the 2008

Democratic and Republican National Conventions accompanied by his

eye-popping crew of Morganettes.



    "As the leader of the Legendary Party, I believe we need to reach

across the aisles -- and clubs and bars -- and have more fun," said Captain

Morgan the presumptive candidate. "It is my charge to liven up both

conventions and shake up the competition."



    In a just released campaign video (available for viewing at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTwg3Td2Dr8), the Captain unveiled his

stance on many of today's hot button issues, including:



    -- THE ECONOMY: The Captain feels nothing keeps the party going like a

well rested workforce, so he's calling for five day weekends and two day

work weeks.



    -- ENVIRONMENT: While the Captain is all for Green issues, he'd like to

ensure the party stays hot, hot, hot and add a little spice to clubs across

America.



    -- TRANSPORTATION: The Captain wants to keep citizens safe by asking

his fellow Americans to be sure to think ahead and get a safe ride home.



    Sources confirm that unlike the front running candidates, Captain

Morgan will announce his wingman after the conventions. Speculation has

been rampant that the Captain will once again select Cola as his loyal

sidekick.



    "Right now I still haven't decided who to work the crowd with," said

Captain Morgan. "I'm looking for somebody who wants to have a good time all

the time, and knows how to keep the party going all night long."



    Captain Morgan will be partying it up at both the 2008 Democratic and

Republican National Conventions and introducing the Legendary Party for the

very first time. If you want to support the Captain's quest for Presidency

visit http://www.captainmorganforpresident.com.

    About Diageo



    Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business

with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits,

wines, and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness,

Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal,

Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.



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the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO)

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     Contacts:



     Esther-Mireya Tejeda

     Diageo

     [email protected]

     646-223-2328



     Matt Paget

     Rogers & Cowan

     [email protected]

     310-854-8146