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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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.

The leader who would heal our deeply divided nation.

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.

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.

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.

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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