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.
[...] Stephen Colbert skewers Tennessee’s GOP candidate Ron Ramsey. (I see, once again, economic development leaders throwing themselves into the closest rivers across the state.) It honestly is funny because Colbert cannot keep a straight face talking about everyone’s favorite Republican, Basil Marceaux. Hell, even Weekly World News has a Basil story. [...]
Well, he ain't near as crazy as Ron Ramsey or Zach Wamp bless his heart.
I love the guy! I would vote as an independent in California for Basil Marceaux !!!!
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!!!
He sounds mentally challenged, who is helping him?
This cannot be for real. Someone tell me this is a joke.
It was WSMV in Nashville. Not Chattanooga.
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.
Oh yes………VOTE REPUBLICAN !!!
This time this guy will make W look smart.
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 !!!
We are all BASILMARCEAUXDOTCOM. Makes more sense than Glenn Beck.
He is a member of the new american tea party
Isn't there a comedian who is now the mayor of Hillsboro, Ohio? I can't remember his name.