JACKSON, MI -- An extensive article on Ted Nugent written by the Washington Post’s Steve Hendrix reveals the Motor City Madman is seriously considering a run for the White House in 2016.
The article, which explores Nugent’s political influence, quotes him as saying he’s thinking about a presidential run and even throws out a possible slogan:
“Hi, I’m Ted Nugent. I have nine children from seven women, and I’m running for president.”
Shemane Nugent, Ted’s longtime wife, says her 64-year-old husband has contemplated running before but not like this.
“He’s talked about it before,” Shemane told the Post. “But this time he seems more serious. People are constantly asking him to run.”
Even Nugent admits his chances of winning would be slim, but a run would bring his political agenda, namely gun-owner rights, to the forefront.
Nugent considered running for governor of Michigan in 2006 and 2010.
Nugent is a Detroit native and is a part-time resident of Jackson County, where he owns the 300-acre Sunrize Acres hunting ranch. Nugent primarily resides at a ranch near Waco, Texas.
