Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nod

Roseanne Barr on CBS "Sunday Morning," September 25, 2011. / CBS

WASHINGTON - Roseanne Barr said Thursday she's running for the Green Party's presidential nomination — and it's no joke.

The actress-comedian said in a statement that she's a longtime supporter of the party and looks forward to working with people who share her values. She said the two major parties aren't serving the American people.

"The Democrats and Republicans have proven that they are servants — bought and paid for by the 1% — who are not doing what's in the best interest of the American people," Barr said.

Roseanne Barr serious about running for president

Occupy Wall Street protesters popularized the "We are the 99 percent" slogan in their fight against economic disparity and perceived corporate greed.

Barr has submitted paperwork to the Green Party for her candidacy. The party's presidential nominee will be selected at a convention in Baltimore in July.

Barr said she has been fighting for working-class families and women for decades.

"I will barnstorm American living rooms," she said in a candidate questionnaire submitted to the Green Party. "Mainstream media will be unable to ignore me, but more importantly they will be unable to overlook the needs of average Americans in the run-up to the 2012 election."

Barr's hit TV sitcom "Roseanne" aired from 1988 to 1997 and earned her an Emmy and a Golden Globe. She played a wise-cracking mom in the comedy about a blue-collar family. Barr has a 46-acre macadamia nut farm in Hawaii.

[randomites]

Roseanne Barr as President of the United States? Is that the same United States I live in?
Naaaahhhhhhh.......ain't gonna happen.

[dainaluvsjohnny]

Roseanne you have got my vote!!!! If anybody can do something great with the U.S., it will definitely be you. I can't wait to vote!!!! Finally someone who is smart, trustworthy, and I believe will get things done. ROSEANNE FOR PRESIDENT 2012

[AOCGUY]

Just when I thought the campaign coudn't get any stranger.

[sirmarion-2009]

She would be a good loon for the green party and they brand of nitwits.

[Martha12345]

This article is too early. It's not to be released and published until April 1st.

[erichsh]

It's fascinating to read the glowing comments endorsing a comedian with ZERO political experience - from the very same people who openly mocked former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin because of her 'lack of experience'.

[erasmus111]

There's a HUGE difference between Sarah and Roseanne. Roseanne has a brain. She's smart.

[erichsh]

ie you like Barr's politics, erasmus. Nothing more than that. And if you don't like Palin's politics, don't hide behind the 'lack of experience' excuse.

[themooniac]

Roseanne Barr really? LOL. ahahahaha

[DCCorruption]

Roseanne Barr is every bit as qualified to be president of the U.S. as Ronald Reagan was. What exactly were his credentials? The guy was an actor and then became the governor of CA (and he originally was a democrat to boot). I'd also point out that Roseanne is one heck of a lot smarty than Reagan was.
I'd welcome Roeseanne into the race. It would be a breath of fresh air to really see someone outside the beltway get in there in kick some booty.

[RobAla]

You just stated why President Reagan was more qualified: President Reagan had actually proved himself as Governor of a huge state - California. Barr has only proved that she can make some people laugh.

[ajvw]

a vote for roseanne is a vote against nobama. maybe I'll donate

[peacefulperson]

Why do has-been comedians always try to get elected to the white house? Is that part of the pathology?

[wredchard]

<quote>Why do has-been comedians always try to get elected to the white house?</quote>

Maybe because they see so many of their peers serving in Congress and they figure, why not me?