POLITICS/VIDEO: JIMMY MCMILLAN OF ‘RENT IS 2 DAMN HIGH’ PARTY + VIDEO

63 year-old Jimmy McMillan made his debut on Monday night (October 18) during the New York Gubernatorial Primary Debate. In an effort to run for NY major, the retired postal worker summed up his party as the Rent Is 2 Damn High Party and adopted the slogan for his campaign slogan. In a recent interview with The Herald Journal News, McMillan talked about the impact of his phrase:

“It’s about time,” McMillan said. “I’ve been pushing for this for two decades. I’m glad someone is listening. Poor children will now have someone to represent them.”

“I want them to come to my community, to see the people who want me to fight for them,” McMillan said. “It’s not about Jimmy McMillan. I’m just a catalyst for the Rent Is Too Damn High movement, which is catching on across the whole country.” [READ MORE]

Couldn’t agree more. If you missed his introduction during the New York Gubernational, check out the video below:

MCMILLAN ON WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW

( Photos: AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek )