Lisa Simpson For President

Now here is an independent and forward-thinking (not to mention progressive) candidate who is set to launch her cartoon candidacy for President this weekend. None other than the lovable activist daughter of Homer Simpson. I'm sure this is just a ploy for the movie coming out at the end of the month, but it is still nice to see a fresh face on the scene.

She even made some remarks on Libby's commutation:

As the younger sister one of society's most notorious troublemakers, I've seen my share of injustice. Even Bart was never let off with such blatant disregard for the law. Being a proud American and citizen of Springfield, I am appalled to learn of President Bush's decision to commute Scooter Libby's sentence.

America is about liberty and justice for all, whether you're a C-average college cheerleader from Yale, a lapdog named Scooter, or a MENSA member with a 159 I.Q.. If I were president, I would uphold the principles and ideals laid out for us by our Founding Mothers and Fathers.

On this great American holiday, I wish delicious potato salad, yummy tofu dogs, and Duff Beer for all, and remember a vote for Lisa is the Intelligent Choice!

Okay I was wrong, this was put together by the New Organizing Institute which helps young people get involved in progressive politics. I assume they don't care much for the current slate of candidates, so introducing Lisa was a step they needed to take. Too bad she is perpetually eight years old and too young to run (even if you added the twenty years she has been on television) for the highest office in the land.