NASHVILLE, TN – An unlikely political candidate is making quite a name for himself!
All great politicians become known for something after their career is done. Washington wasn’t able to tell a lie. Lincoln woodchopped his way to greatness. Obama might become known as the great orator who wasn’t ale to deliver on his promises. Now Basil Marceaux is trying to etch his name among the great politicians. The unlikely Tennessee Republican gubernatorial hopeful has become an Internet sensation.
Marceaux has promised to “immune you from all state crimes for the rest of you sic life!” and his desire that “everyone carry guns” has proven to be the cheese on the mousetrap to delighted Internet bloggers and irresistible to talk radio and MSNBC.
He has been endorsed by the hillbilly comedy duo Jackie Broyles and Dunlap on Red State Update. A Nashville Scene blogger proclaimed Marceaux an “Internet Superstar” and warned GOP front-runner Bill Haslam that there is a “mighty dark horse pounding toward you in the outside lane.”
Marceaux became a “superstar” sometime last week when a news station in Chattanooga ran his candidacy speech. According to the anchors, “we have given all five candidates from the major parties time to express themselves in their own words.” Express himself Marceaux did. It’s debatable whether he was drunk or not, but it was hilarious to hear him share his insight on his political goals that include “stopping traffic stops” and “get rid of the goldfinch flags and replace them with a REAL flag with three stripes.”
While the Internet is laughing at the expense of Marceaux, the former Marine isn’t joking around.
“I always knew it would (attention) happen because I’m sure everyone feels like me. It just takes guts,” said Marceaux.
Check him out for yourself.
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July 29th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Well, he ain't near as crazy as Ron Ramsey or Zach Wamp bless his heart.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:55 am
I love the guy! I would vote as an independent in California for Basil Marceaux !!!!
July 29th, 2010 at 11:14 am
I am proud of this man. He showed America the real him. No fancy words, no attacks to other candidates, no hidden agenda. Mr. Marceaux has my vote, I firmly believe that he would upheld the interests of Tennessee and not follow a political agenda. Good job Mr. Marceaux!!!
July 29th, 2010 at 11:38 am
He sounds mentally challenged, who is helping him?
July 30th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
This cannot be for real. Someone tell me this is a joke.
July 30th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
It was WSMV in Nashville. Not Chattanooga.
July 30th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
Just as a note, he says, "Get rid of all GOLD FRINGE flags, and replace them with a REAL flag with FREE stripes." not, “get rid of the goldfinch flags and replace them with a REAL flag with three stripes.”
And I intend on voting for this man on Monday.
July 31st, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Oh yes………VOTE REPUBLICAN !!!
This time this guy will make W look smart.
July 31st, 2010 at 7:54 pm
CAN YOU SAY YOU COULD TRUST ANYONE ELSE BETTER ? THIS FELLOW IS HONEST AND A TRUE PATRIOT WHO`S TIME HAS COME. HE`S NOT A FANCY 2 FACED BLURB. WE DONT NEED ANYMORE LAWYERS TRYING TO RUN THINGS. GO BASIL !!!
August 3rd, 2010 at 6:01 pm
We are all BASILMARCEAUXDOTCOM. Makes more sense than Glenn Beck.
August 12th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
He is a member of the new american tea party