SHOCKING: Kanye West Running for President?

In case you didn't watch the MTV Video Music Awards last night, I'm here to fill you in on something Kanye West said that has both the entertainment and political arenas -- not to mention Facebook and Twitter -- buzzing.

The hip hop artist and producer -- otherwise known as Kim Kardashian's husband -- declared his intent to run for the presidency in 2020.

Now, I don't know if this is yet another publicity stunt in the same vein as the ones the Kardashians have become notorious for over the years, but Kanye West isn't the least bit qualified to run for office.

Now that the anti-politician movement continues to pick up steam, we may see more and more Washington outsiders make a bid for the White House. Currently, we have three businesspeople in the presidential race, the most notorious of which is Donald Trump.

But who's to say that more entertainers won't throw their hat in the ring? From Ronald Reagan to Arnold Schwarzenegger, we've seen several Hollywood heavyweights make the transition from the big screen to politics.

Is America ready for a non-politician president? While people like Donald Trump have deep pockets and loads of charisma, they have no political pedigree to speak of. Sometimes it's unsettling to think that someone with no experience in public office may actually take the reins of the country.

What do you make of Kanye's statement? Do you see him as presidential material? Do you see Kim Kardashian as a capable First Lady?

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