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Vermin Supreme And The American Dream

He's looking out for America, our gums, and our forgotten four-legged friends.

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Vermin Supreme And The American Dream
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It's not uncommon in American Politics to see those who have previously lost elections to try and run again. Look at Nixon, who, after losing to the charismatic Kennedy in 1960, ended up snagging the Oval in 1968. But it’s rare that we see a candidate try anymore than twice, unless your name is Vermin Supreme.

Vermin Supreme, a performance artist in New Hampshire, has been running in the New Hampshire Democratic Primary since 1992. Which is about seven campaigns for this popular political satirist. Unlike most Presidential platforms though, his is a little more unique.

"Vermin Supreme wants you to help take back America into the future. A future so bright that we all will wear welding goggles to prevent our retinas from exploding."

With his large rubber boot and oversized toothbrush, Vermin has shown Americans that he is much more than just an artist attempting to distract candidates who come to New Hampshire. On his website he writes, "Vermin Supreme has achieved fame for his seemingly whimsical attempts to run for office and his ability to combine political satire with activism and protest."

"A vote for Vermin Supreme, is a vote completely thrown away" - Vermin Supreme

This anti-gingivitis candidate, who placed fourth in this years New Hampshire Democratic Primary, is obviously not your average candidate. But what he may lack in votes, he makes up for in heart. Not only did he give his mother a kidney and became an organ donor activist, but he is the only candidate that recognizes the one true problem with America. A problem that even our Founding Fathers would be ashamed to see. The lack of ponies in America. "Free ponies for all Americans, one of the overlooked issues in America today," he stated in a 2012 forum. Agreed, Vermin. Agreed.

Supreme '16 may not have taken off, but there's always 2020? Make sure to check out his website and keep your eyes peeled for his upcoming events: https://verminsupreme2016.wordpress.com/2016-2/

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