‘It’s Not a Joke’: A ‘Simpsons’ Writer Holds His First Presidential Campaign Rally
Dan Greaney, a long-time writer for The Simpsons, has launched a presidential campaign for the 2028 US election. Known for writing the episode that 'predicted' Donald Trump's presidency, Greaney is using his platform to discuss political satire and earnest policy goals.
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Photograph: Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story On a sunny Friday afternoon in a park overlooking the Silver Lake Reservoir in Los Angeles , about 30 people—including three in costume as Uncle Sam, Darth Vader, and Elsa from Frozen —gathered to hear the first official stump speech of Dan Greaney, candidate for the 2028 US presidential election.
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