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Wizard Writer Greaney Runs Progressive Republican; Rubio Threatens Cuba

5/27/2026

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Greaney Campaign Launch

Dan Greaney launched his presidential campaign dressed as a wizard, proclaiming himself a prophet and condemning both parties and billionaires.
The 61-year-old Emmy-winning writer announced his candidacy for U.S. President on May 26, 2026 as a progressive Republican.
His platform calls for universal healthcare and restoration under the slogan “America for all.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is pursuing a hawkish foreign policy, threatening Cuba and Iran.

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AOC Progressive Tour

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has criss-crossed the nation on a progressive tour, endorsing candidates in several states.
Dan Greaney announced his candidacy for U.S. President on May 26, 2026, running as a progressive Republican.
She told David Axelrod her ambition is to change the country, not seek an office.
A Senate challenge to Chuck Schumer is weighed as she remains undecided on 2028 run.

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Greaney Runs

Dan Greaney, former Simpsons writer who portrayed a “President Trump” in a 2000 episode, is now a progressive Republican candidate.
The May 26, 2026 announcement confirmed his official U.S. presidential candidacy as a progressive Republican.
The campaign video ties his Simpsons fame to a platform seeking cross-ideological voter engagement.
He condemned President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, billionaires and career politicians.

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Historical Context

Ross Perot’s 1992 independent run captured 18.9 % of the popular vote and spurred the 1995 creation of the Reform Party, which saw Jesse Ventura win Minnesota’s governorship in 1998. Echoing that disruption, Simpsons writer Dan Greaney announced a progressive-Republican presidential bid on May 26 2026, aiming to fracture traditional party loyalties across the electorate.

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Greaney Campaign Launch

Dan Greaney launched his presidential campaign dressed as a wizard, proclaiming himself a prophet and condemning both parties and billionaires.
The 61-year-old Emmy-winning writer announced his candidacy for U.S. President on May 26, 2026 as a progressive Republican.
His platform calls for universal healthcare and restoration under the slogan “America for all.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is pursuing a hawkish foreign policy, threatening Cuba and Iran.

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