Wyclef Jean Can't Run In Haiti

Associated Press, Washington Post
Sat, 08/21/2010 - 4:06am

Electoral council nixes hip-hop artist's bid to run for president of his quake-ravaged homeland. Hip hop - Wyclef Jean - Haiti - United States - Music

Senh: Although there have been entertainers who have became great politicians (i.e. Ronald Reagan), Haiti needs a seasoned figure to rebuild the country from the earthquake.

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