Report: Actress Stacey Dash Considering Political Run

Actress Stacey Dash on Saturday said she was considering a run for Congress as a member of the Republican Party in California.  

In response to numerous calls for me to run for office, I am considering a run for Congress. Would love to know what my fans and friends think. pic.twitter.com/e9z8MuFu5m

— Stacey Dash (@REALStaceyDash) February 10, 2018

Dash, a contributor on Fox News for two years before being fired last January, frequently came under fire for comments she made on the network. 

She was once suspended for cursing during a rant directed at President Obama, and was also scrutinized for expressing controversial views on Middle Eastern immigration and transgender rights. 

Dash, 50, first tweeted Friday about a political run. 

A number of people online and off have suggested I run for political office. I wanted to see what my online community thinks of this idea as I mull the possibilities. Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/L71fF0NnXR

— Stacey Dash (@REALStaceyDash) February 9, 2018

She's not the only celebrity testing the political waters. Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. is running a Republican to unseat Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., and Caitlyn Jenner said in July she was interested in "the political side of activism" and would "look for a senatorial run."

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