Current Events > Dwayne the Rock Johnson is SERIOUSLY contemplating a Presidential run in 2024

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Callixtus
12/15/17 5:47:55 PM
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I couldnt do both, he admits when asked by Variety about his burgeoning career as a movie star, producer and the businessman behind his company, Seven Bucks Productions, which he co-owns with his longtime manager and ex-wife, Dany Garcia. Realistically, as we go into 2018, when you look at my slate as were developing and shooting into 2019 and 2020, the slate goes deep into 2021, so it feels like the realistic consideration would be 2024.

Though Johnson has political ambitions on his mind, he never set out to start a viral guessing game of whether or not he will run for president.

It all started out of the blue, Johnson says, bringing up a June 2016 column in the Washington Post, which point-blank stated, He could actually win.

It was never something that I trumpeted and beat my chest and ever said publicly, This is what Im going to do, but as that story picked up, Americans picked it up and there was this sentiment of, Were not joking, and we would really love the idea if you would run,' Johnson recalls.

In that, I knew I had to listen to the people and really, really think about it, he continues. Thats where Im at right now Im well aware politics is not the business Im in, so the best thing I can do is continuing to listen and learn as much as I can. Im continuing to watch our presidency and watch how every new development is handled. I continue to watch our leaders in government, and like all Americans, I continue to be hopeful that our leaders exhibit poise, perspective and the ability to bring our country together during these tough times which I dont feel our presidency is currently doing so thats where Im at.

Johnson who has attended both Republican and Democratic conventions, but says he is currently a registered Independent is toying with the idea purely because of his loyalty to the American people, which he has displayed through his genuine relationship to his 175 million followers across social media platforms.

I care deeply about our country, and I care deeply about our people especially now, he says. Decency matters and being a decent human being matters, and character matters, and leadership matters.

The fan campaign for The Rock to run for president began before the 2016 race, but the current political climate and divisive nature of the country has further inspired Johnson to consider his potential political career.

I think this is just a product of my DNA, in that when theres an issue, thats the time we have to come together, work hard to understand each other and ultimately get to a better place, Johnson explains. For example, when its a polarizing issue like our NFL players kneeling during the National Anthem, thats not a time to be divisive and shut them out of the White House. Its the time to actually open the doors and bring those players in so our President and staff can understand exactly what the needs are face to face, so change and positive progress can happen but thats not happening right now.


http://variety.com/2017/politics/news/dwayne-johnson-the-rock-president-2024-1202640132/#article-comments
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HighOnSolar
12/15/17 5:49:00 PM
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didn't read, would vote for the rock in a heartbeat
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UnholyMudcrab
12/15/17 5:49:15 PM
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HighOnSolar posted...
didn't read, would vote for the rock in a heartbeat

You're part of the problem.
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SSJGrimReaper
12/15/17 5:49:45 PM
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UnholyMudcrab posted...
HighOnSolar posted...
didn't read, would vote for the rock in a heartbeat

You're part of the problem.

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HighOnSolar
12/15/17 5:50:17 PM
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the problem is part of me
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CableZL
12/15/17 5:51:17 PM
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I'd kinda like to see him staring down at Putin like Obama in this picture
tqH7z3z

But I'd really want to know more about what policies he supports.
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IfGodCouldDie
12/15/17 5:52:00 PM
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UnholyMudcrab posted...
HighOnSolar posted...
didn't read, would vote for the rock in a heartbeat

You're part of the problem.

You guys need someone like the Rock to be president.
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TheCyborgNinja
12/15/17 5:52:14 PM
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Lol the tears if he runs on the GOP ticket. Id probably get a schadenfreude boner.
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On_The_Edge
12/15/17 5:52:22 PM
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The Rock vs Trump at Amerimania 2020 is a dream match
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Zack_Attackv1
12/15/17 5:54:40 PM
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Zikten
12/15/17 5:55:04 PM
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I'll vote for him if he runs
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KazumaKiryu
12/15/17 5:55:32 PM
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Wow that's awesome, I love that it's 2024. I would absolutely vote for him to keep the good vibes going that Trump started.
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DK9292
12/15/17 5:57:54 PM
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At least he'd give a shit about the country.
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Lost_All_Senses
12/15/17 5:59:56 PM
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I don't know why he'd want to add so much stress to the fun life he has now. I think it would be a mistake on his part
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DonaldClinton
12/15/17 6:00:51 PM
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Kanye for 2020
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wackyteen
12/15/17 6:03:12 PM
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Lost_All_Senses posted...
I don't know why he'd want to add so much stress to the fun life he has now. I think it would be a mistake on his part

Because country over self
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NYmasajista
12/15/17 6:04:40 PM
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CableZL posted...
But I'd really want to know more about what policies he supports.

If he is going to run in 2024 there's no point in him supporting policies or either party for another 5-6 years. With politics there's no way to know what will be going on that far in advance and what people will be reacting to then.

There's no way to know how things will be going in 2020 let alone 2024. Will Trump run for reelection or will it be Paul Ryan vs Michelle Obama? No way to know now.

Realistically you won't hear what he stands for and which party he will run with until after the 2022 midterm elections are over and people start positioning themselves for the 2024 run.
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Lost_All_Senses
12/15/17 6:06:24 PM
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If someone like Rock became President next I wonder if we'd ever go back to a non celebrity President
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Callixtus
12/15/17 7:06:12 PM
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bump
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JxOxNxIxCxS
12/15/17 7:18:40 PM
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7dG6aQC

Cant wait for him to address the house of representin'
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LightDarkFrexed
12/15/17 7:18:55 PM
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Trump proved that the Election is a celebrity contest. Next up is Kanye and Mark Zuck

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DemonBuffet
12/15/17 7:19:38 PM
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JxOxNxIxCxS posted...
7dG6aQC

Cant wait for him to address the house of representin'


Its funny cuz its true!
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prince_leo
12/15/17 7:22:00 PM
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I don't really like the idea of celebrities or people without legislative experience running for president, but it is cool to think about having the most physically impressive world leader be ours.
Like, all the different power plays various leaders employ, and here is President Johnson just standing taller and broader than everyone else.
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Anisoptera
12/15/17 7:28:30 PM
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Do you really want to see The Rock run for president and see all the dirt that will get dug up to make Dwayne Johnson look bad?
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wackyteen
12/15/17 7:30:14 PM
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Anisoptera posted...
Do you really want to see The Rock run for president and see all the dirt that will get dug up to make Dwayne Johnson look bad?

Not everybody is the meme queen
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SwatterXX
12/15/17 7:47:39 PM
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Just because he can't get bought out, I would throw my support behind him 100%.
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Roxborough4Ever
12/15/17 7:49:51 PM
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because he knows he doesn't have a chance against trump in 2020
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Patchwork
12/15/17 7:58:39 PM
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The Rock Obama is a real possibility.
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mustachedmystic
12/15/17 8:04:14 PM
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Thanks a lot Trumpeters!
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KazumaKiryu
12/15/17 8:16:37 PM
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Roxborough4Ever posted...
because he knows he doesn't have a chance against trump in 2020


No, I think he would knock out Trump easily. It's a matter of respect.
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AlisLandale
12/15/17 8:18:17 PM
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Callixtus posted...
Thats where Im at right now Im well aware politics is not the business Im in, so the best thing I can do is continuing to listen and learn as much as I can


He has my vote with this statement alone tbh
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foreveraIone
12/15/17 8:23:50 PM
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rather Dwayne than Trump
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DirkDiggles
12/15/17 8:30:44 PM
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Can't wait till he calls Putin a Candyass and Kim Jong-un a Jabroni.
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nesplayer
12/15/17 8:38:42 PM
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I vote for people who don't succumb to the dual party dictaorship that we have now
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lostoutlawnb
12/15/17 8:40:43 PM
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Scott Steiner for president.
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glitteringfairy
12/15/17 8:41:55 PM
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He's got my vote
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SSMajinVegeta2
12/15/17 8:55:23 PM
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If he ran as an independent would he have a chance ?
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Kamala_Harris
12/15/17 8:59:11 PM
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Can we please stop with stupid celebrities running for office?
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wackyteen
12/15/17 9:00:32 PM
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SSMajinVegeta2 posted...
If he ran as an independent would he have a chance ?

Well if he was a multi billionaire who was willing to invest all of his money into the campaign then maybe.

Since he's only a multi-millionaire, there's no way he'd be able to afford the campaign without either selling out to massive corporate interests or getting the backing of one of the 2 major parties
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On_The_Edge
12/15/17 9:04:39 PM
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shockthemonkey posted...
TheCyborgNinja posted...
Lol the tears if he runs on the GOP ticket. Id probably get a schadenfreude boner.

I think a lot of people would prefer a moderate like the Rock as the GOP candidate.

You would think so, but Trump is much more liberal than most of the GOP
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Steve Nick
12/15/17 9:06:30 PM
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Lost_All_Senses posted...
I don't know why he'd want to add so much stress to the fun life he has now. I think it would be a mistake on his part


Same mistake Trump made.

He had a nice cozy life and now he's always surrounded by drama.

His ratings are up though.
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Skye Reynolds
12/15/17 9:08:16 PM
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Calling it now. Triple H is gonna leave Stephanie McMahon to marry Trump's daughter and will then use his connections to cost The Rock the presidency despite Rock getting the popular vote.

<___<
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Re-iNcarnated
12/15/17 9:08:18 PM
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SSJGrimReaper posted...
UnholyMudcrab posted...
HighOnSolar posted...
didn't read, would vote for the rock in a heartbeat

You're part of the problem.

didn't read, would vote for the rock in a heartbeat
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IfGodCouldDie
12/15/17 9:09:15 PM
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Skye Reynolds posted...
Calling it now. Triple H is gonna leave Stephanie McMahon to marry Trump's daughter and will then use his connections to cost The Rock the presidency despite Rock getting the popular vote.

<___<

Then he'll be dragged back into the WWE for revenge.
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Re-iNcarnated
12/15/17 9:13:05 PM
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Anisoptera posted...
Do you really want to see The Rock run for president and see all the dirt that will get dug up to make Dwayne Johnson look bad?


Cause it made so much difference this time around.
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On_The_Edge
12/15/17 9:18:43 PM
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Dude imagine how cool it'd be if The Rock was president and he had a match in WWE as president
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CanuckCowboy
12/15/17 9:19:25 PM
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KazumaKiryu posted...
Wow that's awesome, I love that it's 2024. I would absolutely vote for him to keep the good vibes going that Trump started.


Another guy who didn't read.
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