Kentucky-based actor Sonny Landham is running for US Senate on the Libertarian ticket, potentially upsetting Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Sonny Landham is known for tough guys roles but started out as a pornographic actor, and Sonny Landham’s IMDB profile runs back through 1969 with roles in Predator, Miami Vice and 48 Hours.
Sonny Landham considered running for Kentucky’s governor seat in 2003 but ultimately backed out. Sonny Landham’s record as a porn star was brought up as a potential challenge for the actor. Now 67, Sonny Landham is portraying incumbent Mitch McConnell as the corrupt "Boss Hogg" from the Dukes of Hazzard sitcom.
Sonny Landham represents the growing appeal of the Libertarian Party in the US, which lobbies for increased individual rights and less government influence, and has gained support from many Republicans disenchanted by the Bush administration. Libertarian Bob Barr is presently running for President on the Libertarian ticket and threatens to take away votes from presumptive Republican nominee John McCain.
Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul did not run on the Libertarian ticket but supported many of the ideals of the political group. His supporters were especially active online and at the grassroots level.
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