In an exclusive interview with Sunshine State News early Saturday evening, American performance artist, social anarchist, and satirical political activist Vermin Supreme announced that he will be running for president of the United States under the banner of his newly created Free Pony Party. His vice presidential running mate will be Jimmy McMillan of the Rent Is Too Damn High Party.

Conversely, McMillan will also be running for president on his own independent ticket, with Vermin Supreme as his running mate.

Officials at the Republican National Committee would not comment on whether this development played any part in their decision to cancel the first day of their presidential nominating convention.

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