Saturday, April 27, 2024

Texas Man Launches Longshot White House Bid – But There’s A Catch

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This is one way to get your point across…

A man went to extreme measures to get his argument across that some voters want “literally anybody else” but former President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden to serve another White House term.

A teacher and Army veteran in North Richland Hills, Texas — formerly named Dustin Ebey — told WFAA88 he legally changed his name to “Literally Anybody Else” and is running for president under that name.

He said he hopes the name will send a message.

“This isn't about me, ‘Literally Anybody Else,' more so as it is an idea. We can do better out of 300 million people for president,” he told WFAA88.

Else showed his apparent new driver's license to the outlet, on which his name is listed as “Literally Anybody Else.” Federal Election Commission records confirm he has filed with the commission under the name.

He said is “not delusional” and understands garnering enough signatures to appear on ballots is potentially doomed.

“This will be very hard to do, but it's not impossible. My hope is to have , and then Literally Anybody Else right underneath,” he said. “I really want there to be an outlet for folks like me who are just so fed up with this constant power grab between two parties that has no benefit for the common person.”

Else is asking Texas residents to list his name as a write-in candidate. Write-in candidates in the Lone Star State are only required to register with the state and do not have signature requirements.

The Texas veteran is hardly the only voter unsatisfied with the likely matchup.

Another poll, released in January by Decision Desk HQ/NewsNation, found about 59 percent of registered voters are  “not too enthusiastic” or “not at all enthusiastic” about a rematch between the two.

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Nancy Jackson
Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.

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