Christopher Walken for 2008

In a most interesting turn of events, it seems that the actor Christopher Walken has announced his intention to run for the office of President in 2008.

www.walken2008.com...

09 August, 2005

Actor Christopher Walken to run as Candidate in 2008 Presidential Race
For Immediate Release

New York - Early today, actor Christopher Walken, 62, held a private conference at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York in which he announced his intentions to run for the Presidency of the United States in the 2008 Election.

Said the Queens native, “I have always been a follower of politics. My father was friends with the mayor of Schodack (NY) back in the 1940’s. We would walk the streets of Schodack and the people, they would wave to him. The children adored him. That is what I love to be, a man of respect and love.”

From a statement by Walken's agent, Toni Howard: “Mr. Walken has greatly admired the celebrities who have entered politics and he wants to be able to give a good name and reputation to the acting community as well as the political community. As for going national with this news we have not made any plans for the immediate future."

Because Mr. Walken is currently contracted for more than one film production, the Walken campaign manager Michael Hansee admitted that there would be relatively minimal publicity at this early stage. "[Mr. Walken] has a full plate right now, acting in a number of different films, and can't start any personal campaign work until these obligations are fulfilled," he commented. "We're looking to spread the word and build a little support base with our website, in preparation for a full campaign in early 2007."

The campaign website is patriotic-themed, with the tag-line "To Get America Back on Track." Hansee stated that the campaign is hoping to drum up early support through their online presence, much like Howard Dean did in the 2004 race.

I think he is an interesting person, but I'm not sure about his political experience. Hearing him make speeches though would be fun.

"Our great country is in a terrible downward spiral. We're outsourcing jobs, bankrupting social security, and losing lives at war. We need to focus on what's important-- paying attention to our children, our citizens, our future. We need to think about improving our failing educational system, making better use of our resources, and helping to promote a stable, safe, and tolerant global society. It's time to be smart about our politics. It's time to get America back on track."

So, what do you think? Because he is an actor does that "out" him as a serious candidate?

I would love to hear his stand on other political issues. He talks about Campaign Finance Reform, Military Funding and Stem Cell Research, and I agree with his views on those, but there are so many other issues that I consider at least or more important right now. I would love to have a drastic change in the White House, but I couldn't support him without knowing more about his political beliefs.

I guess we'll see as time goes on. It's interesting, indeed.

Reagan wasn't even a B-List actor, more of a D-List actor, and he won. CW Is a great actor, loved him in Suicide Kings!

Oh my God that would be hilarious! Can you imagine Christopher Walkin giving the state of the union addresses?

...Or really right about this.

When can I learn more about the platform?
Please understand that the platform is being written by Mr. Walken himself, and will take some time.

I can see it now.

Values: I like dogs. Do you... like dogs? I do. You know why I like dogs? Dogs have tails.

People: People... should have tails. Dog have tails. I like dogs. People... I don't like so much.

[edit on 16-8-2005 by RANT]

It's a hoax. According to Walken's publicist, he has no intentions of running.

Geez, I hope it's not a hoax. I'd consider voting for him.
We need fresh blood in politics and I'd say if there is no political bacground, well, that could be a good thing!

From WordNetDaily:

The entire campaign, including registration of multiple Web domain names, is an elaborate hoax being perpetrated by members of the General Mayhem forums, one of the largest message boards on the Internet.

From his publicist

“[That site] made me laugh,” says spokeswoman Mara Buxbaum. “Chris has no involvement with it whatsoever. Chris doesn’t even own a computer — he doesn’t know from computers. I suspect it might be some prankster who enjoyed seeing Chris as secretary of state in ‘Wedding Crashers’ and now thinks he should run for president.”

Originally posted by RANT
Values: I like dogs. Do you... like dogs? I do. You know why I like dogs? Dogs have tails.

People: People... should have tails. Dog have tails. I like dogs. People... I don't like so much.

Oh Rant....awesome!


Well, I figured it was a bit fishy. Glad to learn the truth.

i think he should now anyway.

Have we got away to contact him?

"There's one thing american needs right now:


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