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From Grammys to Presidency |
| Written by Nana Oppong, on August 06, 2010 |
Last night, I stumbled upon Wyclef Jean's interview on Larry King Live announcing his candidacy for the Haitian presidency while channel-cruising during a commercial break from the series premiere of the Real Housewives of DC (another topic for another blog). Although, I've been a huge fan of the Fugees and Wyclef since the 90's, the announcement bothered me for a few reasons.
- The publicity stunt - Why was the announcement made on an American television show to the American people?
- Is fame the new pre-requisite for seeking political office?
- I guess hoping for a Fugees reunion is futile
In a recent interview, Wyclef stated that although he may not know much about politics, "I am a natural leader, and I will surround myself with top-notch policy experts." (New York Times, 08/04)
Your thoughts?
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