No, despite what you might think, this isn't a joke. The convicted felon formerly known as Bradley Manning has released "her" first campaign video (Above). Yes, this individual is really running for Senate.
Via RT:
Chelsea Manning, one of the most well-known US whistleblowers – jailed for leaking military documents on abuses in Iraq and Afghanistan – confirmed her bid for the US Senate, releasing a campaign video and calling for donations.
The whistleblower has shared her campaign vid on Twitter, captioned “yup, we’re running for senate".
If you feel like you might throw up in your mouth a little, don't worry... You're not alone!yup, we're running for senate 😎🌈💕 #WeGotThis https://t.co/ynFv6w32np— Chelsea E. Manning (@xychelsea) January 14, 2018