Politics & Government
Ken Bone Wins America's Heart in Presidential Town Hall Debate
The nice man in the red sweater is from Illinois.

As millions of Americans lamented the vulgarity and vitriol of this presidential election, manifested in the at-times smug, at-times childish conduct on stage at the presidential town hall debate in St. Louis, one man provided a glimmer of hope, a ray of Midwestern sunshine, a reason to smile.
That man is Ken Bone of Belleville, Illinois, uncommitted voter, otherwise known as the man in the red sweater.
His question for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton was decidedly policy oriented (something woefully lacking in the debate overall): "What steps will your energy policy take to meet our energy needs while at the same time remaining environmentally friendly and minimizing job layoffs?"
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Who remembers their answers? The internet, however, will always remember that Ken Bone, after all was said and done, pulled out his disposable camera to snap some memento photographs on stage.
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Ken Bone rides off into the sunset #debate #kenbone pic.twitter.com/4BjaI985zr
— Matt (@Matt_Campbe) October 10, 2016
Who needs an iPhone or a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (those things will burst into flames in your pocket), says Ken Bone, when a disposable camera from the corner drug store will suffice.
That common-sense practicality is exactly what America needs. In a nation where a truth-challenged, short-fingered vulgarian whose credo and campaign slogan now appears to be "Grab 'em by the p---y" is the leading alternative to a candidate plagued by likability and trust issues, Ken Bone emerged Sunday night as the fantasy president of choice.
ME: mr. president, u brought peace to the middle east. incredible PRESIDENT KEN BONE: every citizen gets candy ME: i love you president bone
— Ethan BOO!ker (@Ethan_Booker) October 10, 2016
The leader who would heal our deeply divided nation.
Kenneth Bone is the therapist this country needs pic.twitter.com/fykxcnJeOH
— neha (@champagne_aunty) October 10, 2016
The scary clown craze may dominate Halloween season this year, but everyone knows all the cool kids will be Ken Bone. His now-famous red cardigan sweater is sold out on Amazon.com.
The #1 Halloween costume this year is obviously Ken Bone #debate pic.twitter.com/EBdVQQize9
— Michelle Markowitz (@michmarkowitz) October 10, 2016
Ken Bone isn't just a legend. He's a lifestyle choice. He's the personification of the kinder, gentler America once thought to be lost forever.
Let's all try to be a little like Ken Bone today: humble, wise, enjoying the hell out of a sweater.
— Scott Smith (@ourmaninchicago) October 10, 2016
Kenneth Bone once gave me lunch money when I forgot mine at home #debatenight
— Jarel Loveless (@jarelloveless) October 10, 2016
Before the sun rose on another day in the U.S.A., people were singing the praises of Ken Bone. At least this guy was.
Well. That was that. Here's a little folk ditty for Ken Bone. Because why not. pic.twitter.com/iNZ0UCLkeV
— (((Jonathan Mann))) (@songadaymann) October 10, 2016
Ken Bone confirms that he owes his newfound celebrity to his wife, who picked out the red sweater.
Follow the real Ken Bone on Twitter @kenbone18.
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