Last August, when the presidential debates were shaping up to look like WrestleMania, Mary Katharine Ham asked on CNN, “Can we get The Rock on stage so I can vote for him and be done with it?”
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson tweeted his thanks, but not before plenty of people warmed up to the idea. Now, months later, Johnson is sending his thanks again, this time to National Review’s David French — who almost, sort of ran for president himself in 2016.
Me potentially running for POTUS dialogue from media continues. Thank U @DavidAFrench for such an insightful piece. https://t.co/TLscBb6wPm
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 15, 2017
We see the words “potentially running for POTUS,” and best of all, they’re not preceded by “I’m not.” French’s piece, though, argues that rather than lose The Rock to politics, Americans should hope he stays where he’s needed: in Hollywood, making entertainment. Argue with this if you dare:
Rather than self-seriously viewing his career as secondary to his activism, Johnson clearly aims to entertain. He understands a core truth: that there is nothing wrong — and a lot right — with sheer, unmitigated fun. Not everything has to have a Message. Not everything needs to reveal Larger Truth. Sometimes a man has to shoot down an attack helicopter with a minigun. Not for social justice and not for individual liberty — but because it’s a cool thing to do.
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Love love love this piece and you of course ?
— ❤I AM UNIQUE❤ (@DonnaVitale4) May 15, 2017
I have to admit it would be kinda cool to have a POTUS who could wear Under Armor
— John Cary (@jrcary62) May 16, 2017
https://twitter.com/ratsandpickles/status/864307150599868416
President Rock. Sounds alright to me. #MakeAmericaSmellWhatTheRockIsCookingAgain
— Neil Cochrane (@SongsByNeil) May 16, 2017
https://twitter.com/SquasherG/status/864273812593954816
honestly if you don't it will break my heart
please dont hurt our friendship— sigourney weaver's rattlesnake venom nail polish (@pinkcherrytea) May 15, 2017
Got my vote. I'd wager there are a few hundred million more Americans who have the same sentiment. #TheRock2020
— Ryan J: The Turkey Whisperer (@Ryknowsnothing) May 15, 2017
I'd vote for you. ?
— Luis Santiago (@jarhead3054) May 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/cfinch5/status/864268471479226370
Run, Rocky, run!
— Jay Adams (@JayAdams7070) May 15, 2017
Rather have ya makin kick ass movies!
— Metalhead (@deadpoolmovieya) May 15, 2017
This isnt to be taken lightly, think about the diplomatic and statesman skills, along with knowledge of constitutional law & exec branch
— (((Rusty Shackleford))) (@ShiShiShawww) May 16, 2017
Big fan, but buddy, I can't take another guy with no government experience. Run for senator or governor first.
— metfan1983 (@metfan1983) May 15, 2017
Big fan of @therock, please win a senate Seat first, sir! I will support you in NC!
— Benjamin Passty (@economicimpact) May 16, 2017
If you want it, you got it
— Adam (@xZ69x) May 15, 2017
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