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Can't get behind McCain or Obama? How about a Redheaded Stranger? There's a write-in movement underway, complete with campaign song, extolling the virtues of electing country music icon Willie Nelson as the next President of the United States. The song, available on Blushtone Records, is performed by former Pirates of the Mississippi lead singer Bill McCorvey. Its humorous lyrics include, "Let's write in Willie Nelson for president/ Someone we can trust to run the government /I'll bet he could fix this/And get rid of the IRS." The song also speculates that with Willie in the White House, "Air Force One would smell like weird cigars," and that President Nelson might be able to "keep the peace between the Dixie Chicks and Toby Keith."
Informed of the Draft Willie Nelson for President campaign, Nelson declared jokingly, "If nominated, I wouldn't run. If elected, I wouldn't serve. However if served, I would drink."
Nelson, coincidentally, appears as himself in the upcoming political-comedy film 'Swing Vote,' starring Kevin Costner.
Reader Comments(1 of 1)
prinklyat 7-24-2008
Well, he DOES have the drug experience, with ongoing MARIJUANA usage, so he is as worldly as GEORGE W. BUSH, and even more qualified than fellow user BARACK O'BAMA!
Victoriaat 7-24-2008
I'd vote for him!
Jesseat 7-25-2008
Well I'll be 18 in October and I want my first vote to mean something. I agree with Willie Nelson. Rock on Stoners!....or should say Country on?
Big mikeat 7-25-2008
Id vote for him. Hes down to earth and as high as the sky.
ryaat 7-25-2008
even if he is stoned he be better than bush who as made the usa look stupid around the world
mammaKimat 7-26-2008
I would vote for him. He is honest and I am sure he has no problem saying the national anthym. He is always sporting the red, white, and blue and has done done more for American farmers than the government has. Willie for President!
carol stevensat 8-06-2008
dear willie ,you have my vote because you are what this country needs some one that wont care to speak there mind and who cares more about whats inportant us not every where else and willie if I would be glad to vote for my very first time with bells on and god bless you and what your doing keep it real willie ,sincerily carol stevens from schdy ny