This presidential election, lots of people are feeling frustrated about the candidates. Every presidential election, there are write-in's: that is, lots of people vote for someone who isn't a primary party candidate. Write-in's rarely win elections, are often ineligible, or are fictional characters. Here are THIS MANY probable write-in's for this year's election.
1. Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse has been a write-in for elections ever since the race for New York Mayor in 1932. Some states have banned voting for the Mouse, but he's never gotten enough votes to win an election.
2. Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders is urging voters to vote for Hillary Clinton, but many people who were his supporters are refusing. Though he says this election isn't the time for a protest vote, I'm sure Bernie will still get some votes from people who don't want to vote mainstream.
3. Captain America
In one of Marvel's comics, Captain America gets voted president from write-in's. If only he could save us from the 2016 election...
4. Stephen Colbert
Colbert received three votes from New York City citizens in 2012. Now that he's on the Late Show and spends a lot of his time talking about the election, will he gain more votes this year? Disclaimer: he has no intention of being president.
5. Jesus Christ
Believe it or not, Jesus Christ gets a lot of votes every election. In the 2012 election, almost 1.4 million people wrote him in as a candidate. He is someone a lot of people put their faith in.
6. Jeb Bush
Some people who are upset about Donald Trump being the republican candidate might write-in Jeb Bush. He's bound to get some protest voters who believe he would be much better than Donald Trump. (Can't argue there...)
7. Me
Data shows that it is very common for ballots to come back with "me" as a write in. The problem then, is identifying who "me" is?
8. Elvis Presley
The King of Rock n' Roll tends to get a few votes every year. He isn't around to accept the candidacy, but people still believe that Rock n' Roll makes more sense than politics. Can't argue with that.
9. Vermin Supreme
The Boston native runs on a platform that proposes a free pony for every citizen. He is known for his boot-hat and his proposal to make brushing your teeth a law. He's referred to as a performance artist and activist. He may not have made the official ballot, but he's still bound to get some votes.
10. Hermione Granger
How about electing the smartest Witch at Hogwarts? I'm sure Hermione would have better ideas than some of the current candidates. Although, using magic might not be the answer we need...
11. Yoda
Good advice, this old Jedi has, hmm?
12. Leslie Knope
Picture says it all.
13. Neil Degrasse Tyson
Someone suggested on a ballot in 2012 that Neil Degrasse Tyson become president. And his vice president? Bill Nye! Science wins!
14. Deez Nuts
When Deez Nuts actually made polling numbers in North Carolina...
15. My Dog
This is my dog Samson. He'd make a great candidate. Naps all day, walks in the park, extra treats. I can live like that.
16. Rick Astley
Enough said.
17. Beyonce
Who runs the world? Girls.
18. Keifer Sutherland
He plays a president on TV, so why can't he do it in real life? I mean, if you go back to his show 24, he can't die even though he should have died like 200 times. Invincible.
19. Pedro
Is Pedro still an option?
20. Kermit the Frog
Kermit the Frog of course! Who doesn't love Kermit the frog?
Write-in's probably don't stand a chance, so make sure you get out there and vote! Every vote counts: vote your conscious!
