'I know how to fill a bustier': Bette Midler asks if she should give Congress a go

Has Bette Midler decided to stop just sounding off about politics on Twitter and put her money where her mouth is?

Should I run for Congress? I don't know how to filibuster, but I know how to fill a bustier.

— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) July 16, 2014

Well, that’s … something.

Strong basis for a campaign congresswoman Midler!! @BetteMidler

— Mavis Martin (@MavisMartin) July 16, 2014

And what basis would that be, exactly? It probably doesn’t matter, seeing as even if Midler were serious, she likely wouldn’t have much political wind beneath her wings. The only wind we can find is between her ears. And maybe between this guy’s:

@BetteMidler YES! 🙂 #BetteForPresident #CleanUpDC #SendThoseCrooksPacking

— Paul W. Liederbach (@PaulLiederbach) July 16, 2014

President Bette Midler? There’s a thought exercise we’d rather sit out on.

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