webfact Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 A former comedian is elected president in GuatemalaGUATEMALA: -- A former TV comedian with no previous government experience has won Guatemala’s presidential election.Jimmy Morales cruised to victory winning over 72% of the vote promising clean government after a corruption scandal toppled the last leader.He has given few indications as to how he might run the country – but he is known to favour low taxes and limited government.Voters rejected his rival former first lady Sandra Torres who is seen by many as part of the country’s unpopular political elite. She quickly conceded defeated winning only 27 % .Many voters see the comedian as a fresh start following nationwide protests that ousted President Otto Perez Molina . He’s been accused of leading a corrupt network of politicians and customs officials. He denies any wrong doing. -- (c) Copyright Euronews 2015-10-26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Comedian with no previous government experience has won power Sounds somehow familiar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godden Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Well i never, a politician with a track record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 A comedian in politics ? He'll be in good company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Nice to get the jokes out of the way before entering office, most politicians seem to do the opposite, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Comedian with no previous government experience has won power Sounds somehow familiar... At least he got elected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billphillips Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 In sharp contrast to over here where one elected himself ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Is this a joke?? (get it? a comedian elected politician) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesimps Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 The comedian I'm thinking of bipassed the elected bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Comedians get elected all the time; difficult to avoid when they are the only option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 ...they should be in for a good time..... ...72%.... ...he must be good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneiron Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 This reminds me of a long time ago in America when on the Smothers Brothers comedy show a comedian named Pat Paulson was running a mock campaign for president. His statement was "Why not. I am just as good as the other comedians running". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 He's going to be the laughing stock of Central America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapout Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Churchill was noted for his witty comebacks and remarks and proved to be one of the best statemen in decades and some say history. I alwways think of him as a comedian in his own right. Hope this fellow proves half as clever and brings his country what the people hope for. He appears much better physical condition than many politicans which indicates personal self control 2which is a attribute not displayed by many in his line of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggt Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 A comedian is well suited to deal with the insanely comical shenanigans he will have to deal with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) A former 'Wild West' actor and host to the show Death Valley Days (brought to you by 20 Mule-team Borax) won the US Presidential election in 1980. We could have done better in 1980: Edited October 26, 2015 by connda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 That figures,,, another match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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