Voters back teenager Deez Nuts to be next US president

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Presidential race pollImage source, ABC

Someone calling himself Deez Nuts is running for US president and is actually getting support from voters.

In a North Carolina poll, almost one in 10 people said they would vote for Nuts.

He's up against businessman Donald Trump - who's ahead in the polls - and former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Asked to choose between the three hopefuls, 9% of respondents backed Nuts. Though 12% of people didn't know.

Survey results saying 6%Image source, Public Policy Polling

Nuts is seeing similar levels of support in other states too.

Nuts only has 457 Twitter followers, though., external

The man behind Deez Nuts is actually a 15-year-old.

He's Brady Olson, who lives on a farm in the rural state of Iowa.

Brady filled in the official papers to run for president (with the help of his proud dad) and found inspiration for his campaign name in an old Dr Dre track.

Dr DreImage source, Getty Images
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The song Deeez Nuts appeared on Dr Dre's album The Chronic

Brady is among 500 or so lesser-known figures hoping to become POTUS. Few have a better name.

"I really didn't want to see Clinton, [Jeb] Bush, or Trump in the White House," Brady told Rolling Stone, external magazine. "So I guess I'm just trying to put up a fight."

The teenager - who's never held public office or had any public profile of any kind before - was soon trending on Twitter.

This tweet from @omar_from_vb says "No lie. If someone doesn't impress me by election time i'm voting for #DeezNuts", external

He says rather than his age being a problem, people should vote for him because he's young.

"I think I have fresher ideas, because whatever decisions I make would have longer effects on me."

This tweet from @BigHomie_Teezy says "Deez Nuts is for the people. He wants to protect Your Nuts, His Nuts, Their Nuts, All Nuts!!!", external

He's not very keen on illegal immigration, and supports gay marriage.

When asked what qualifies him to be president, he replied: "Anyone can run."

This tweet from @ngaio420 says "Don't ask what Deez Nuts can do for you, ask what you can do for Deez Nuts.", external

And, how far is he willing to take this practical joke?

"As far as America wants to take it."

Only thing is, candidates have to be at least 35-years-old to become president of the United States. Tough luck, Nuts.

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