Chicago businessman Willie Wilson running for president (Democrat)

[Renew Deal]

He fell short in the race for mayor, but now Willie Wilson has his sights set on an even higher office. He’s running for President.

The wealthy Chicago businessman made the announcement this morning. He joins former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley in the race to be the Democratic presidential nominee.

“I am a Democrat, but I’m not too keen on the party lately,” said Wilson. “Make no mistake. I’m running for the anti-tax Democrat. I am against putting more taxes on hard working people who are doing all they can to feed their family and keep a roof over their heads.”

Wilson barely received 10% of the vote in Chicago’s mayoral election, and while many think he doesn’t have a chance at victory he answered the question, why run?
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http://wgntv.com/2015/06/01/willie-wilson-running-for-president/

[WDIM]

1. yeah because so many millionaires and billionaires

Are hard working people doing all they can to keep a roof over their head

[Historic NY]

2. WHO?

sounds like he's like that other guy whats his name Lincoln "continental or something".

[Iliyah]

3. I'll research him like the others who are runnng.

He sounds like no more additional taxation on the middle to poor class, and that in itself is worth hearing from him. Seems like the Dems who are running right now are in most part on the same issues, which will get the message out.

The 1-2%ers need to pay their fair share of the taxes, which I totally agree on.

[MohRokTah]

4. Long time Chicago Eyesore, Willie Wilson running for president.

FIFY

I think he likes throwing his money away. He won't even be on the ballot in most states as he has no campaign infrastructure to speak of.

I will give him one thing, he has made a lot of money.

[Agnosticsherbet]

5. Mr. 10% for President, hoping to become Mr. 1%...

I wonder what wealthy businessmen will adopt his campaign?

[octoberlib]

6. The middle class to these people is anyone making over 250,000 dollars a year.

Anti-tax Democrats are Republicans.

[jwirr]

7. He needs to go just a bit further - how does he feel about taxing the rich?

[fishwax]

8. finally the breath of fresh air we've been waiting for