Slideshow: Stars who would shine in political world

SLIDESHOW - Inspired by Wyclef's potential presidential run, here are theGrio's picks for performers who should give politics a try...

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In case you haven’t already heard, former Fugee Wyclef Jean is apparently considering a return to his homeland to pursue to presidency of Haiti. This got us thinking. Which other celebrities have the potential to go far in modern politics? With the 24-hour news cycle and its media driven narratives, perhaps stars are uniquely positioned to make an impact in the political world. So inspired by Wyclef’s potential presidential run, here are theGrio’s picks for performers who should give politics a try.

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