Barbie running for president

Published July 13, 2016 6:54pm ET



Barbie is running for president on an all-female ticket, Mattel announced Wednesday.

The world’s largest toymaker started the campaign with She Should Run, a nonpartisan organization designed to encourage girls to seek elected office, as part of a joint effort to “to inspire girls to become leaders.” Though Barbie has announced her candidacy before, Mattel said this is the first time she has been joined by a female running mate.

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