Odd People And Parties Who Never Should Have Run For Political Office
Basil Marceaux Might Actually Be Insane
A lesser known name on this list, the story of Basil Marceaux and his many failed attempts at running for political office is worth knowing. Running for Governor of Tennessee in 2010, Marceaux promised all those that voted for him immunity from any state crime until they died. The video of his speech went viral, with Marceaux having to explain that he was not drunk, but only had three teeth. Okay…
The day before the primary, Marceaux’s criminal record was brought to the attention of the public. Although not featuring any major crimes, Marceaux had been cited for a number of traffic violations, seven of which he pleaded insanity to and was found not guilty. Marceaux did not win the gubernatorial election.
Maybe if Marceaux had been running for election in California in 2003 like Mary Carey he would have had a chance!
