Phaedra Parks reveals future plans to run for political office: ‘I’m sure I will’

'RHOA' Phaedra Parks opens up about future plans for a career in politics...

Feb 18, 2016

Don’t go thinking Phaedra Parks is simply just a Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member.

The entertainment attorney and author recently revealed that she has her eyes set on running for a political office in the future.

“I always thought I would be the insurance commissioner, but then when I got into practicing law, things just evolved, and next thing I know, I’m in this entertainment field,” Parks told theGrio’s Chris Witherspoon. “I love politics. I think politicians heal the community through their efforts in the legislation to pass laws that can help the people. Politic definitely plays its role.”

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When asked if a run for political office is something that she wants to pursue, Parks answered, “I’m sure I will. ”

“I’m very much so connected to politicians, and my own aunt was the first woman and person of color to be elected into politics in Hall County. So I come from a very political family.”

Parks, who is well-known for her infectious phrase”Fix It Jesus,” made popular on RHOA, opened up about owning the rights to the catchy term.

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Parks said she’s even had to shut down some folks trying to make a coin off of “Fix It Jesus.”

“I saw them selling products with ‘Fix It Jesus,’ and I just kindly sent them a cease and desist letter and gave them my copyright license to use that,” she said.