Roseanne Barr is running for president!
The comedian took to Twitter on Thursday to broadcast the news. "I am running for Green Party nominee for POTUS. I am an official candidate. I am4 the Greening of America&theworld. Green=peace/justice."
For those of you who might think this is just a huge publicity stunt, think again. Roseanne has the backing of the Green Party. Scott McLarty, the national media coordinator for the party tells CNN, “She’s showing that she really is understanding what the Green Party is about and support our positions and out values.”
Now that Roseanne is officially in the running, will she attract any voters? According to social media she might have a chance. On Facebook the Roseanne Barr for President 2012 page has nearly 3,000 “likes” and the wall is full of supporters.
HLN’s Showbiz Tonight asked their Facebook fans to weigh in on Roseanne’s run for the White House. The overall response was pretty positive.
“I love that nut!” Bonnie Forsyth Zeledon writes in a comment.
Linda Atilano Alvarez says, “Hey...if people think she's nuts.....look at our country issues!!! We need some humor !!!”
“I've followed her tweets...she's not kidding--and she has some good ideas.:)” writes Karen Canfield Maskens.
Speaking of Twitter, fellow comedienne Kathy Griffin was asked on Twitter if she would vote for Roseanne. Kathy’s response? “Of course.”
What do you think about Roseanne’s run for president? Would you vote for her?
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