Brad Pitt for Mayor of New Orleans? 'I Don't Have a Chance'

By PopEater Staff Posted Aug 13th 2009 11:00AM

Brad Pitt has a giant spot reserved in his heart for the Big Easy, where he's been working tirelessly for the past few years to rebuild the Hurricane Katrina-ravaged Ninth Ward. His Make It Right charity has so far funded the construction of 15 houses in the area, with 135 more planned by next year.

Pitt's heartfelt efforts, plus the fact he owns a home in the city, have made him a bona fide hero in New Orleans ... and now there's a grassroots movement to draft him for a mayoral run. "Brad Pitt for Mayor" t-shirts have sprung up all around NOLA, with the logo bearing a flattering shot of the actor and bold type.

In a 'Today' interview aired on Thursday, Pitt was asked if he'd serve. "Yeah, yeah," he told Ann Curry, but snarkily detailed some of the items on his platform that would more than likely sink his bid.

"I'm running on the gay marriage, no religion, legalization and taxation of marijuana platform. I don't have a chance." Watch:

Curry pressed on whether he'd seriously run for office, and Pitt conceded "it's not what I do best."

The "Brad Pitt for Mayor" movement is the brainchild of Dr. Thomas M. Bayer of nearby Tulane University and the site Storyville sells the t-shirts, with all proceeds going to Make It Right. Bayer lists 13 reasons Pitt should be Mayor of the city, including his draw for the tourism industry and the simple fact that Angelina Jolie would be the First Lady of New Orleans.

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Brad Pitt is seen in Manhattan on August 12, 2009 in New York City. Celebrity Sightings In New York - August 12, 2009 Streets of Manhattan New York, NY United States August 12, 2009 Photo by James Devaney/WireImage.com To license this image (58097826), contact WireImage.com

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Executive Producer Brad Pitt attends the premiere of "The Time Traveler's Wife" at the Ziegfeld Theatre on August 12, 2009 in New York City. "The Time Traveler's Wife" Premiere New York - Outside Arrivals Ziegfeld Theatre New York, NY United States August 12, 2009 Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage.com To license this image (58098517), contact WireImage.com

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Thursday 13 August

By jessica

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Hey, at least he would be an honest politician admitting that platform!

By hookmrl

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I am from New Orleans and he does not even live there the little punk trud stay his azz in cal

By lucid1

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somebody sounds a little jealous

By tnpguichard

Why do we focus on the the things that doesn't matter, after all at least this man is making good on his promises and seeing them through. Name someone else living down there who is doing the same. Almost all the ones who stay there whose supposedly helping are crooks anyway. So maybe it's better he does live somewhere else.

By WEB

The first thing out of his mouth was he is for gay marriage. Angelina was a lesbian.....so???

By Marjorie

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Hope Harry Connick, Jr. runs. He has been working just as hard.

By anonymous

if brad pitt runs for mayor, then angelina jolie has to be police chief - maybe things would get better around here!

By Magan A

Go for it BRAD! You would do a whole lot better than nagin. Where is Mr. Chocolate City? Hiding in a hotel til the end of his term?

By Honey84720

Brad Pitt would be a much better mayor than Nagin that is certain. But I agree with Majorie, I hope Harry Connick Jr. would run instead. Nagin should have NEVER been re-elected, he's a joke. New Orleans definitely needs a change for the better.

By robert

Stick to acting moron

By nunya

can you read? He isn't running for mayor..it wasn't even his idea....moron

By McSame2008

Isn't Nagin still committed to keeping nawlins a chocolate city?

By PACA

GOOD MAN, HUMANITARIAN HEART THATS WHY HE STAYS BLESSED,AND HAPPY

By annette

Brad, you say no religion? What are you running! A communist country! Idiot!

By gobluespartyon

Your the idiot annette you don't have to be religious to run for public office. besides Brad isn't running for mayor of NO.

By Dorkchic

Not being religious does not automatically mean you are a communist, facist, or any other ist for that matter. Way to leap to conclusions and make yourself look like an alarmist idiot. Maybe he is just a firm believer in the separation of church and state... you know, like it says in our (non-communist) Constitution.

By Mistral Wind

R U KIDDING? Surely Angie Baby would tell him what to do. He can't think for himself....

By Spike

Brad, wise move on knowing you could not get elected. I disagree with all of your platform. However, keep doing good work and I appreciate and respect your honesty. Although we disagree on everything I will say you are too hororable to be a politician.

Sunday 16 August

By Del

I agree with you Spike. I don't agree with any of the items on his platform, especially the gay marriage portion, but he does do good work and doesn't deserve to be badmouthed here in this forum.

He's a good guy, and a good actor. He does great work to help New Orleans out and I hope he keeps it up.

By doug

Lets see:
Would he be able to submit a balanced budget?
Does he have a collage degree in Law or Finance.
Has he had any prior experience in running a buisness or small town.
If the answere to any of these is no.
He would be perfect for the job!

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