Two Musicians and 32 Politicians Announce Presidential Candidacy for Haiti

“Just days after announcing his intention to run for president of Haiti, Wyclef Jean stopped by the Rolling Stone offices to discuss this ‘new chapter’ in his life.” Isn’t it so weird that people keep writing about why it’s such a horrible idea? (Psst: Jean doesn’t speak French and also doesn’t do that well in Creole apparently.) In any event, there are 33 other candidates (including one other musician) who have filed to run for President as well! Including a former (two-time) prime minister and a former first lady! And a former ambassador to the U.S…. who is also Wyclef’s uncle. Awkward. To look on the bright side, this is having a net positive effect of keeping Haiti in the U.S. news.