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20 celebrities we think could run for president

With a tense election season approaching, we could use some fun. Check out our list of 20 celebrities we think could run for POTUS. 

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Dr. Wendy Osefo

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This Real Housewives of Potomac star actually has the resume to run for president. Not only does she hold four degrees with a PhD in Public Affairs and Community Development, but Dr. Wendy Osefo is also a professor at The Johns Hopkins University and a political commentator, eating people up left and right on networks like Fox and CNN. 

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Taylor Swift

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There is no denying Taylor Swift's impact. In addition to swaying local economies with her record-breaking The Eras Tour, it's reported that Swift could impact this year's presidential election by a significant amount should she endorse a candidate. For all of that, we say she should just throw her name on the ballot instead.

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Beyoncé

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There isn't much that needs to be said here. Beyoncé is the Queen Bee, and she'd run this country with ease. After all, she's been preparing for a moment like this for quite some time.

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Travis Kelce

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Could Travis Kelce, as a President, be the answer to all of our problems? Well, no. However, from what we've seen, he's got a great personality, and we need a little light-hearted humor in the Oval Office these days.

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Denzel Washington

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Who doesn't love Denzel Washington? The man is classy and sophisticated, and from his work as Robert McCall in The Equalizer, he could use his action-packed training to get things done.

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Kim Kardashian

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Believe it or not, Kim Kardashian cares about more than taking the perfect selfie. The reality star turned A-list celebrity has spent the last several years studying for the bar exam and using her influence to help free more than 15 people from prison.

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Terry Crews

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Terry Crews was quite the financial steward during his time on Everybody Hates Chris. If he could take some of those tactics with him in office, we could have a fruitful four years ahead.

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Oprah

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They don't call her "The Big O" for no reason. For years, she's shown us her character, passion, and drive on her highly praised talk show, Oprah, and has continued using her power to build bigger tables for marginalized communities.

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Sandra Bullock

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Aside from her hilarious personality and mesmerizing acting skills, Sandra Bullock is incredibly caring. She's spent years volunteering and donating to charities, including the Red Cross, the Art + Practice Foundation, and the ALS Association. Sometimes, all we need is a little love. 

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Anne Hathaway

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Since she played the titular character in Disney's The Princess Diaries, we assume Anne Hathaway could take on the role of POTUS with no problem.

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Dolly Parton

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There's just something about Dolly that people can't get enough of. She's kind and talented, and she has that Southern twang that draws you in and makes you feel right at home.

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Kandi Burruss

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Kandi Burruss is one Real Housewives star who'll always be at the top of our list. Not only is she the longest-running Housewife in the franchise's history, but she's also a two-time Grammy winner. All that to say, she's super cool, and since we're talking about long shots here, we say she'd be the perfect candidate.

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Kelly Clarkson

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Kelly Clarkson does it all. From hosting her talk show to leading her teams to victory on The Voice, Kelly is a force to be reckoned with. Plus, she'd likely put a fun twist on the national anthem during her inauguration.

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Kerry Washington

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If there's any celebrity who would ace the job of President, it's Kerry Washington. If you've seen Scandal, you already know she's led two successful campaigns for Fitz and Mellie Grant. Next could be her time to shine.

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Michelle Obama

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We don't need to explain why this one makes sense. Not only is she incredibly kind, but she also has style and swagger. With that, you can count us in.

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Kylie Jenner

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We're including Kylie Jenner on this list because she's a late '90s kid, like me! That means she's got the perfect balance and understanding of millennials and Gen Z. And if we're going to get young people out to vote, there's got to be somebody who can speak TikTok.

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Zendaya

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Once Zendaya finished her work with the Disney Channel, she exploded, starring in projects like Spider-Man, Euphoria, and her upcoming film, Challengers. She's also become a fashion staple, and like her competitors on this list, if our dream came true, she'd certainly set trends with striking looks across the board.

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Emma Watson

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If Emma Watson is anything like her character Hermione Granger from Harry Potter, the United States is in excellent hands. She's studious, determined, and always willing to do the right thing. We could use more of that today.

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Daniel Radcliffe

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To keep things within the realm of magic and wizardry, we think Mr. Harry Potter himself would be an excellent choice. He's loyal, fiercely motivated, and can unite everybody — even his haters. In other words, he's unstoppable.

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Kris Jenner

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What we need is a leader who wants to win at all costs. Could you imagine Kris Jenner up against her daughter Kim for the most influential title in the world? We sure can. And we know it'd be great for the next season of their Hulu hit, The Kardashians.

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