Levi Johnston: I Don't Need to Be Qualified to Be Mayor

By AOL TV Editors Posted Oct 19th 2010 07:20AM

While on 'The View,' Levi Johnston tried and failed miserably to explain his candidacy for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska. He added that there are really no qualifications to hold Sarah Palin's old gig.

When asked by Barbara Walters what his qualifications for mayor were, Johnston pointed out that the job doesn't call for any and that his lack of experience shouldn't be an impediment. "Qualifications for mayor, there really are none," he said, to several loud guffaws from the audience.

"You've got to live in city limits for one year. You don't need a high school diploma, which I'm working on anyway."

Later, Whoopi Goldberg asked Johnston to give details on his platform, but he came up short again.

"At this point in time, I couldn't tell you," he said, adding that he only announced his run for mayor a month ago and hasn't yet planned a strategy.

"But usually when people say they're running for mayor, they've thought about it before they actually run," Sherri Shepherd countered.

In August, Johnston's manager confirmed Johnston's plans to run for the office as part of a reality TV show and insisted he was serious about it.

Johnston said the only real qualification is to live in the city limits for a year before the election. He believes he's as qualified as any other candidate, saying he thinks it's important to listen to the people and their concerns. Watch:

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Tuesday 19 October

By PAUL

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LEVI IS WELL QUALIFIED TO THE STANDARDS OF THE PALIN FAMILY;;;GO FOR IT LEVI !!!!

By Heyes

He might have a point.. Palin isnt qualified for ANY office

By scoval711

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Very immature, very ignorant, a kid, enjoying the spotlight.

By american

He was invited on The View in hopes that he would again trash Sarah Palin. We all know how ultra-liberal all but one of them are, how condescending they are toward anyone who isn't, and how much they hate Sarah Palin because they are forced to admit (at least to themselves) that she's the anti-obama with an extraordinarily huge following. They were hoping little Levi would add to their smear campaign against the Palins.

By hank

This guy would fit right in as a host on the view.

By E.C.T.

The only thing this kid is qualified to do is to be a host on
"THE VIEW". Not too bright...actually thinks people want to hear what he has to say.....
He could sit next to Joy !

By kevin

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And this squirrel is still in the public eye because????? Isn't his 15 minutes up?

By terrie

If he got it for mayor he would be screwing everbody,needs to learn too keep his harvy wallbanger in his pants.

By teakin88

He might have a point--after all, Barack Obama didn't need to be qualified to be president. ZING!

By Lissy

Why are they still giving this moron a forum? @@ Whatta losah!

By Bruno

Levi has a point, after all Obama fooled the public. Sooner or later though the real you shows out. Levi is a phoney and has no understanding of responsibility. He like Obama is a self centered media exhibitionist. It'a a shame that people give these jerks media attention.

By john r brimer sr.

The View?. What A Joke If Thats The Best They Can Do They Need Some New Management. To Put This Dumb Jerk On The View Drags Down A show Thats Already Down The Tube!.
As Bristal Has Found Out Already This Jerk Has Two Heads One At Six Foot And One At Three Foot He Only Uses The One At Three Foot To Think With.I Guess Whoopie And Joy Wanted To Take Advantage Of Him ?. But They Dont Give Good Head Eather And Thats My View. Stupid People Hang Togather!. God Bless
Bill O-Riley!.

By Jenni

He's actually right. There are no qualifications for in fact most political offices, beyond age requirements in some cases, and to run for Attorney Gen. of any state you must be a lawyer. . Think of recently deceased Senator Robert Byrd (RIP), he did not receive his BA until he was decades-into his career as Senator. People can and do vote for who they feel represents them best.
Sarah Palin is a good example of this -- she did graduate from a college, but U of Idaho is not the typical background for any politician. Most people with a 4 year journalism degree from U of Idaho would have a hard time even getting hired to a top-notch newspaper. Her ability to relate to the public and her desire is what put her where she is.

By ptcoach

I see Whoopee and Joy had their intellectual equal on the show. That's probably why they didn't walk out on Levi.

By Dae

You don't need to be qualified to be mayor look at Sarah Palin. You just have to have big dreams and high hopes. Maybe he should run for president in 2012 too lolz.

By WOW

I wonder if the Palin family realize how they brought Alaska to the for gound. This would upset me very much if I were from Alaska.

By J.B.W.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahem..Sorry!

By bstill

He's as qualified to be mayor as Sarah Palin is qualified to be President! Enough said.

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