8 Memorable Political Campaigns By Comedians

8 Memorable Political Campaigns By Comedians

A comedian running for political office -- a scenario once more suited for a mediocre Robin Williams vehicle than real life -- has become a growing trend in recent years. Roseanne Barr, who announced she was running for president on The Tonight Show earlier this month, is the latest comedian to throw her hat into the ring, but this is far from an isolated incident.

Although comedians have been running for office with both serious and mock campaigns since the 1960s, the intensified intersection of pop culture and politics in the 24 hour cable news era has seen an uptick in the number of funny women and men trying to work their ways onto the ballot.

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