Just when you thought politics couldn't get any weirder or more desperate, this happens: A 53-year-old named Mike Itkis is running for Congress in New York as an Independent, and basically has no chance.
So he's trying to up his profile and win more votes . . . by releasing a SEX TAPE.
One of his platforms is "sex positivity." He thinks sex shouldn't be so taboo and wants to legalize prostitution. But political stunt or not, it's a REAL porno.
He hired an X-rated actress named Nicole Sage to co-star in it with him. He posted the 13-minute video on Pornhub with the title "Bucket List Bonanza."
They made the video last year, and he posted it a few months ago. But apparently, no one noticed until he did an interview that came out on Friday.
He claims it's NOT a gimmick, but a serious attempt to get his message out. Quote, "If I would just talk about [sex positivity], it wouldn't demonstrate my commitment to the issue."
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(Here's a photo of Mike.)