App Plots Wacky Way to the White House

Looking for a new challenge? How about a run for President?

A new app called anywingnutforthewhitehouse.com helps Americans with half a mind to move into the White House (or just half a mind) to launch a presidential campaign.

After downloading the app for free you create a political platform by choosing from a menu of wacky policy ideas, outrageous half-truths, and outlandish statements. The possibilities are limitless, but the wackier the better and you are advised to choose as many options as possible so they can be changed when future opinion poll numbers come in.

The app automatically identifies weaknesses such as a propensity for honesty. A special feature that you have to pay for corrects any potential flaws in your life history.

Once your platform is complete, the app searches for financial backers from a list of reclusive billionaires. If the search comes up empty, this is an indication that your political platform is not extreme enough, and you are directed back to the platform-building module. Don’t worry – there are plenty of really bizarre beliefs to choose from!

With your political platform and financial backer in place, the app declares your candidacy. Another extra feature that is available for a fee is a launch event. This comes complete with exquisitely-groomed family members and a highly enthusiastic group of supporters.

You are then free to take the campaign as far as you wish. A special feature tracks the performance of your campaign, and calculates the potential payback. As a rough guide, doubling your infamy translates into a 50% increase in speaking fees as well as an 80% increase in paid guest appearances.

The developers of anywingnutforthewhitehouse.com are planning a number of upgrades, including a feature that helps you develop a zombie persona for Presidential debates.