"I felt my freedom start to go away in 2008 when a communist got elected."

"I felt my freedom start to go away in 2008 when a communist got elected."

by digby

With so many of their leading lights discredited perhaps it's time for the Republican party to turn to a new generation of conservative stars. Like this fine person. (But they're going to have to work to get back ...)

Former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Victoria Jackson has filed to run as an independent candidate for a seat on a county commission outside Nashville, Tenn.

Jackson, who calls herself a tea party conservative, moved to Thompson Station in Williamson County last year. She told The Tennessean she filed as an independent because she's "very disappointed with the Republican Party."

As long as Jackson meets the candidate qualifying requirements by the Feb. 20 deadline, her name will appear on the election ballot Aug. 7.

She would run against the Republican nominee, who will be chosen May 6.
She's been planning her political career for some time. Recall her memorable debut with the Tea Party Express:


(Go to 5:40 to see Jackson's brilliance.)

I think she could go all the way:





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