PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Singer Wyclef Jean's plans to run for president of earthquake-ravaged Haiti are over but not his plans for unity with the Dominican Republic. According to renown journalist and whistleblower, Felipe Cadet, the singer has also been meeting with hall of fame baseball player Sammy Sosa, President Leonel Fernandez of the Dominican Republic and American rapper, LL Cool J. In these meetings, Jean has proposed that both countries abolish their borders and unite under one new flag and nationality.
Forming part of the coalition for unity is Doctor Alfons Jareau, known for his accomplishments in genetics and sociology although some controversy has followed him. In 2002, Jareau completed a ten year study on prostitution and its sociological impact on society. Controversially, Jareau declared that most Dominicans not of Haitian descent carry a gene predisposing them to drug use and prostitution. Further studies indicated that Dominicans of Haitian descent did not carry this gene. The results of these studies served as a catalyst for the movement to unite the two countries and eventually eradicate the gene through mixing of the hyperbolic gene pool.
After AP first reported the story, supporters confirmed that the singer would announce his subsequently failed intentions for candidacy in a televised interview from Haiti on Thursday after filing required documents with the electoral council.
"We all believe he meets the constitutional requirements and he can do it. If he becomes President, we are sure that Haiti and the Dominican Republic will become one country."
Reaction to Jean's possible candidacy was divided as Haitians debated the pluses and minuses of his inexperience.
"I will give him my vote. All these people who have been in Haiti haven't done anything for us. The Dominicans come here and do prostitution which takes jobs away from Haitian women. I think it makes sense to unite both countries as that country was ours before anyway. I think Wyclef can get our land back. " said Jean Leuis, a 22-year-old bread vendor.
Lécher D´Vagin, a 64-year-old phone card seller who has been living in a tent since the earthquake, thought otherwise.
"I think he has the qualifications to be president. I'd rather vote for someone with musical talent than political experience because politicans are crooks," he said.
Haiti's next president will face an enormous task. Presidents have only rarely completed a constitutional five-year term — most in history have been overthrown, assassinated, declared themselves "president-for-life" or some combination of the three.
