Springer steps up bid to join senate

JERRY SPRINGER is to launch a new stage in his campaign to become a US senator.

The host of the notorious TV show will file papers for a possible run for the Ohio seat, his political adviser said. He is also to begin airing adverts across the US to raise cash and build support for his bid to win a Democratic nomination next year.

Springer, 59, the former Cincinnati mayor, will make a final decision on whether to run later this month.