Haitians should think twice before backing Wyclef
| 10:52 AM on 08/06/2010 | |
Haitian-born singer Wyclef Jean, center, is is surrounded by supporters and journalists after submitting the paperwork to run for president of Haiti in the next elections in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
Now that the speculation is over and Wyclef has officially announced his candidacy in Haiti's presidential race, it's high time that he be given the presidential treatment. This isn't the case of putting the cart before the horse, but it is apropos that Wyclef's past be explored. In the case of someone who has been exposed to the rock and roll lifestyle since he's been old enough to vote and for the majority of his adult life, Wyclef will soon be vetted to the utmost degree. Let's take a look at just how his past may work against him during one of Haiti's most important presidential races in its history.
Much has been made of Wyclef's Yele organization's past financial imprudence in the wake of Haiti's recent catastrophic earthquake. Many of us were so moved to donate and with the ease of a text message and we were able to add to the relief efforts by donating a dollar or two via our mobile phones. Truth be told, Yele wasn't the only organization accused of mishandling earthquake relief fundsHaitians should think twice before backing Wyclef
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