Mfarhanonline Social Media News: Roseanne Barr — known for her decade-long stint on the eponymous ’90s hit sitcom — recently announced on Twitter that she is running for president. She will run on a Green Party ticket against the GOP front-runner and President Barack Obama for the White House, if nominated party candidate in July. Barr has been tweeting fans and individuals on Twitter who have responded to the news with questions. Her Thursday announcement said: “I am running for Green Party nominee for POTUS. I am an official candidate. I am4 the Greening of America&the world. Green=peace/justice.” The actress whose background is mostly in entertainment and standup comedy wants to better the economy, health care and the environment as U.S. president . “I will use the powers of the presidency to make sure that every american has a job and free health care,” she tweeted. She often addresses young people in her social media messages, mostly promising to deliver jobs and pinning U.S. troubles on bankers. so sad to see young strong/educated adults with no jobs in america. this was all planned by bankers. — Roseanne Barr (@TheRealRoseanne) February 3, 2012 The Green Party will select their nominee in July in Baltimore, Md. Other Green Party nominees include Kent Mesplay, Harley Mikkelson and Jill Stein, currently leading the Green Party in polls. The Green Party is about 30 years old. Barr describes it as “the synthesis between right and left” and pro-small business, safety on the Internet, women’s rights and gay rights. A scan of the tweets with the hashtag #Roseanne2012 displays tweets from people that are skeptical about her nomination and tweets of support. Tell us in the comments what you think of Roseanne Barr’s bid for the presidential seat and her social media campaign to reach po! tential voters. Thumbnail Image courtesy of Monterey Media More About: election , election 2012 , Politics , Twitter , Video Social Media reviews series maintain by Mayya
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