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Wednesday, May 04, 2005

J Lo for Pres?

The Post's giveaway publication Express has a paragraph today on Jennifer Lopez indicating her interest in being President of the United States. Apparently her top priority as most powerful person on the planet would be to redecorate the White House.

Of course, it's not surprising that J Lo thinks she can be President. One of the reasons people run for office is because they think they can do a better job than the incumbent!

And if there is anything that George W. Bush has proven to all Americans, it's that brains, real leadership ability, issue knowledge, and critical thinking skills are not that important to being elected President. Some would argue that governing is different...