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8 Book Characters You Wish Could Run for President
Election season is almost over in America. Whether you're helping to choose our 45th president or not (hello, reader friends from other countries!), we invite you to take a brief step away from the world of actual politics and enter the world of fictional politics.
We asked on Facebook and Twitter: If you could nominate a fictional book character as president, who would you pick? Your top answers are below. Who would get your vote?
The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien
Potential running mates: Galadriel, Frodo Baggins, Treebeard, Dumbledore (magical crossover edition)
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Potential running mates: Anyone who reminds voters that he is not the Atticus from Go Set a Watchman
A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin
Potential running mates: Tyrion Lannister, Asha/Yara Greyjoy, Drogon the dragon
The Dark Tower series by Stephen King
Potential running mates: Susan Delgado, Alain Johns, Cuthbert Allgood
Discworld series by Terry Pratchett
Potential running mates: Leonard of Quirm, Moist von Lipwig, Sam Vimes (against Sam Vimes's wishes)
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Potential running mates: Miss Honey or Encyclopedia Brown (smarty-pants crossover edition)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Potential running mates: Veet Voojagig, Tricia/Trillian, Ford Perfect, Marvin the paranoid android
Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
Potential running mates: Luna Lovegood, Professor McGonagall, Harry Potter, Kingsley Shacklebolt
Which book character would win your vote? Let's talk fictional politics in the comments!
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Bilbo for president, everyone. I have a feeling that most people who've read "A Dance With Dragons" wouldn't be too keen on voting for Daenerys, but maybe that's just me.
Baelor Targaryen, from "A Knight of the Seven Kingdom," on the other hand? He'd be incredible.
Gandalf-Aragorn would be a good ticket.
*writes in 'Turtle Wexler' from The Westing Game*
Gandalf would be a wise choice if only he were real...
Emerald wrote: "Out of these, Gandalf would probably make the best president/prime minister!"My problem with Gandalf is that he might be a bit too secretive not only to the American people, but also to the other branches of government. Dumbledore might have this same problem. He would do something big that he thinks is right for the country, but wouldn't tell anyone. I'd vote for Hermione.
Nicholas wrote: "Halt the ranger"That's great, but Halt likes to stay in the shadows...
What about Vanyel from The Last Herald Mage series? He's very diplomatic and can wade through the BS to make Us great again! Plus, he's better looking the His Orangeness.
Without a doubt I'd vote for Hermione Granger! Luna could be the VP and the world would never be the same. Crumple Headed Snorkaks for everyone!!!
Ak wrote: "Muamer wrote: "I'd vote Gandalf! He'd make Middle-earth great again!!"Yes and have some pretty cool fireworks on the 4th of july"
YASSS
ShikamaruForever -|Peaches and cream~Sweeter than sweet|- wrote: "Hermione, probably. Gandalf's pretty cool, but he might be at risk of getting all "YOU SHALL NOT PASS" to foreign immigrants."lol
Angélique wrote: "Hmm Atticus Finch, Hermione Granger and Gandalf running... who to choose? Only one way to settle this...VOTE ATTICUS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!
VOTE HERMIONE PRIME MINISTER OF ENGLAND!
VOTE ..."
Yes
Hector wrote: "I'll vote for Professor Snape in 2020."dude he's dead
Ak wrote: "Hector wrote: "I'll vote for Professor Snape in 2020."dude he's dead"
wait can you vote for dead people? was he over 35?
Hailey wrote: "Without a doubt I'd vote for Hermione Granger! Luna could be the VP and the world would never be the same. Crumple Headed Snorkaks for everyone!!!"YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ak wrote: "Hailey wrote: "Without a doubt I'd vote for Hermione Granger! Luna could be the VP and the world would never be the same. Crumple Headed Snorkaks for everyone!!!"YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
crumpled HORNED snorkaks not headed
Any of those choices are pretty good, though a mix ticket of Hermione/Luna would be awesome. As long as they picked out:
Sherlock Holmes--FBI Director
George Smiley--CIA Director
Atticus Finch--Attorney General
Matilda Wormwood--Secretary of Education
Doctor Who--Secretary of Transportation
Gandalf--Secretary of State
Abraham VanHelsing--Secretary of Health and Human Services
Hagrid--Secretary of Agriculture
Captain Nemo--Secretary of the Navy
Captain America--Secretary of the Army
Harry Dresden--Secretary of Defense
...damn, that would be fun!
Sherlock Holmes--FBI Director
George Smiley--CIA Director
Atticus Finch--Attorney General
Matilda Wormwood--Secretary of Education
Doctor Who--Secretary of Transportation
Gandalf--Secretary of State
Abraham VanHelsing--Secretary of Health and Human Services
Hagrid--Secretary of Agriculture
Captain Nemo--Secretary of the Navy
Captain America--Secretary of the Army
Harry Dresden--Secretary of Defense
...damn, that would be fun!
Muamer wrote: "I'd vote Gandalf! He'd make Middle-earth great again!!"LOL true!!
I vote Gandalf for President all the way, man!!! You shall not pass, trump!!!Also I would vote Bard the Bowman, Sam, and Balin
Sage, from the ascendance trilogy, he's my hero!
I would vote Voldemort, because I am that sort.
Kelson Haldane and for running mate Alaric Morgan. Deryni Series.
Gene wrote: "Holmes & Watson in 2020"Yes! With Mycroft as the campaign manager.
Hermione Granger! Matilda would be pretty cool too :)
I would vote for The Big Brother! He sure would see it all! lol
I choose Gandalf, not because he's old, not because he's got grey hair, just because he's wise and determined. And finally... because Ian McKellen played him very well.
Vetinari! He's experienced, makes things work, and surely, after having ruled Ankh-Morpork for so long, the US would be a picnick.
i think hermoine granger would be perfect... i mean after all she is going to work on equal rights and everything...
Valentina wrote: "Hermione Granger!"yaaa... totally!!
