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Roseanne Files Papers to Run for President

She wants to be Green Party's candidate

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 2, 2012 6:47 PM CST | Updated Feb 3, 2012 3:55 AM CST

(Newser) – Roseanne is in. The comedian has filed papers to seek the Green Party's nomination for president, reports TMZ, which says she'll be pushing hard to legalize marijuana. Barr says the run is no joke, and she's looking to capitalize on the Occupy Wall Street sentiment, notes AP. "The Democrats and Republicans have proven that they are servants—bought and paid for by the 1%—who are not doing what's in the best interest of the American people," she said in a statement. Barr joins three other Green Party candidates, and Green Party Watch has bios here. She first talked about running a while back on Leno.

Roseanne Barr promotes her book 'Roseannearchy' last year in New York City.
Roseanne Barr promotes her book 'Roseannearchy' last year in New York City.   (Getty Images)
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BoRainier
Feb 3, 2012 11:10 AM CST
I like the idea of another option, she's smart and has waaay more Balls than all the current cadidates together, Including Obama,. I like her better tha Trump, and if she actually runs she may get a lot of voters with the 'Legalize Marijuana' offer.
onbeshero
Feb 3, 2012 8:09 AM CST
Regardless of whether she wins or not, it is nice to see another choice.  What would put the icing on the cake is if she sings the national anthem again and totally nails it.
n230099
Feb 3, 2012 7:31 AM CST
Where will the votes come from?
 

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