Vermin Supreme Says He 'Paved The Way For Donald Trump'

Vermin Supreme Says He 'Paved The Way For Donald Trump'

By Connor Hickox

By Connor Hickox
February 7, 2016

February 7, 2016

The fringe candidate has run for president every year for more than two decades. He's on the ballot in New Hampshire's primary.

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Vermin Supreme's satirical campaign is a staple of the New Hampshire primary. The longshot candidate promises zombie preparedness, time travel research and free ponies.

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